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Since 1958, tidal groundwater has continued moving beneath Runit Dome in the Marshall Islands, where 85,000 cubic meters of radioactive material rest; now rising Pacific seas are raising questions about the future of the 115-meter-wide structure- In 1919, German crews sank their own fleet at Scapa Flow. 100 years later, its steel became prized by industry for being radioactive-free
- In 1969, Nebraska buried much of its experimental nuclear plant beneath a 1.4-acre grassy mound: The reactor vessel remains underneath today
- In 1957, the US launched a bizarre plan to use nuclear bombs to dig canals and build harbours. It ended in 1977 after 27 testsProject Plowshare aimed to revolutionize construction by utilizing nuclear explosions for large-scale projects such as canals and harbors. ...10 Aug, 2026, 06.19 PM IST
- The Borosil bowl you use daily isn’t ordinary, it’s made from the same glass used in space and nuclear labsBorosil bowls are crafted from borosilicate glass, a material celebrated for its impressive resistance to temperature fluctuations. This ch...05 Aug, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
- In 1991, the Soviets abandoned anthrax island, a bioweapon facility which still has over 90% chance of killing people decades after its creationVozrozhdeniye Island served as a Soviet biological weapons testing site for decades. Weaponized anthrax spores left behind remain a dangero...30 Jul, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
- Iran says it retains control of Strait of Hormuz, rules out resuming US talks after Trump pauses bombing campaignIran maintains control of the Strait of Hormuz after the United States paused its bombing campaign. Tehran rejected suggestions that peace ...28 Jul, 2026, 09.52 AM IST
- Drones attack Iran's neighbours as Tehran appears to test Trump's latest pauseSaudi Arabia, Jordan, and Iraq reported drone attacks on Monday. Iran-backed militias launched drones from Iraq targeting Saudi petroleum s...27 Jul, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
- Trump threatens tariffs on Mexico over bad lettuce, Canada over wildfire smokeUS President Donald Trump has threatened new tariffs on Mexico following a lettuce-linked foodborne illness outbreak, and on Canada over wi...25 Jul, 2026, 07.29 PM IST
- In the 1910s, engineers proposed cutting a canal from the Mediterranean into Egypt's Qattara Depression to flood a below-sea-level desert basin and generate endless hydropowerEgypt has cancelled its century-old Qattara Depression canal project this year. This plan aimed to generate hydroelectric power by flooding...23 Jul, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
- School Assembly News Headlines Today July 21: Top National, International, Sports, Business events that students should knowSchool Assembly News Headlines Today July 21: Parliament faced disruptions as opposition demanded discussions on alleged paper leaks. Heavy...20 Jul, 2026, 06.15 PM IST
- America's most dangerous grave is buried beneath layers of lead & concrete: True story behind US's only grave that can never be exhumedArmy Specialist Richard McKinley rests in a unique grave at Arlington National Cemetery. His burial involved a double lead-lined casket and...20 Jul, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
- Don’t become an alcoholic: India’s ethanol push risks solving one problem while creating anotherIndia's push for E20 fuel presents both benefits and drawbacks for vehicular efficiency. Ethanol offers cleaner burning properties but redu...16 Jul, 2026, 12.27 AM IST
- Scientists found an 8-year-old Neanderthal child in a Belgian cave, and the molar DNA found is said to be the oldest human genetic code ever sequenced, turning one hillside into a rare window on our deep pastA young Neanderthal girl, the "Scladina child," unearthed in Belgium, has revolutionized our understanding of these ancient relatives. Her ...30 Jun, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
- Why contaminated shrimp sparked a radiation probe in Indonesia and what we know so farIndonesia has detected widespread Caesium-137 contamination at the Modern Cikande Industrial Estate near Jakarta, with high radiation level...03 Oct, 2025, 02.21 PM IST
- What are the nuclear contamination risks from attacks on Iran?President Trump announced U.S. military strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, including Fordow, joining earlier Israeli attacks. Experts sugges...22 Jun, 2025, 02.52 PM IST
- All about Russia's Oreshnik ballistic missile that West cannot interceptA new intermediate-range ballistic missile called Oreshnik used by Russia in a strike on Ukraine this month is a state-of-the art weapon th...29 Nov, 2024, 12.19 PM IST
- 'Oppenheimer' sheds new light on the legacies of the Manhattan Project: Nuclear legacy, public health hazards, and governmental secrecyAs Christopher Nolan's film "Oppenheimer" brings attention to the creation of nuclear weapons during World War II, the consequences of the ...03 Aug, 2023, 11.30 AM IST
- No radiation leak at Kaiga, workers safe: NPCILMaintaining that there was no release of radioactivity in and outside the Kaiga Atomic Power Plant, the Nuclear Power Corporation of India ...29 Nov, 2009, 04.50 PM IST
- N-plant radiation leak leaves 45 staffers sickAbout 45 staffs of Kaiga atomic power plant suffered radiation poisoning.29 Nov, 2009, 07.49 AM IST
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