Tortoise Shells: A New Tool To Study Nuclear Contamination in Nature

Tortoise and turtle shells grow in layers, each representing one year of the animal's life. By analyzing the uranium content and isotopic composition of these layers, scientists can determine when and where the animal was exposed to nuclear contamination.

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