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US denies federal benefits to thousands of atomic veterans

US denies federal benefits to thousands of atomic veterans
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Turtles Shells Preserve Post-World War II Nuclear History, Enduring Uranium Signatures Even Decades After: Study

The shells of turtles, tortoises, and sea turtles show a remarkable connection to our 20th-century nuclear history, according to a new study.

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Turtle Shells Have Collected Nuclear Fallout This Whole Time

Their layers are loaded with uranium.

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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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Uranium signatures in turtles and tortoises near nuclear testing and waste sites

Uranium signatures in turtles and tortoises near nuclear testing and waste sites
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