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Cobalt-60 Secured from Guatemala | Wilmington News
A high-stakes, cross-border operation successfully removed dangerous cobalt-60 from Guatemala and secured it in the U.S., preventing potential use in a dirty bomb. Teams from Los Alamos National Laboratory and Guatemalan authorities collaborated to extract the radioactive material from an old medical device, with secure transport handled by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. This joint effort underscores global cooperation to eliminate radiological threats and protect communities from terrorism, showcasing how science and security intersect to safeguard public safety. Listen in comfort:Get…
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