radioactive
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This imaging technique uses radioactive tracers introduced into the bloodstream to reveal biological activity and the distribution of specific substances.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 5, 2026
These systems produce electrical power from the heat released as plutonium undergoes radioactive decay.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 3, 2026
If this behavior occurs more widely, it could help limit the movement of radioactive contaminants into nearby soil and water.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2026
Despite decades of research, scientists still do not fully understand why radioactive particles from Chornobyl break down at different speeds.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2026
But the gigantic heavy-duty bags—each able to hold about a ton of trash—are packed full of radioactive debris.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
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