Grand Canyon Looking into Possible Radiation Exposure
Officials are investigating whether anyone was exposed to radiation at unsafe levels while samples of uranium ore sat in plastic buckets in a park research building.
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Radioactive Canadian Salmon Tied to Fukushima Disaster?
A single sockeye salmon found in a Canadian lake in 2015 did test positive for trace amounts of Fukushima radiation, but this is not a demonstrable health concern.
No, These Photos Don’t All Show the Effects of the Fukushima Disaster on Marine Life
Photos that claim to show the effects of the Fukushima nuclear disaster on marine life are actually cribbed from various unrelated corners of the internet.
Do CFL Light Bulbs Emit Harmful Levels of Radiation?
CFL light bulbs are claimed to be dangerous compared to conventional incandescent bulbs because they emit higher levels of radiation.
Fukushima Radioactive Water Leak Chart
A chart purportedly showing radioactive water seeping into the ocean from the Fukushima nuclear plant actually depicts something else.
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Did Disney Announce Elsa Would be a Lesbian in ‘Frozen 2’?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Is This ‘Unicorn Puppy’ Real?
We'll decide this one by flipping a coin: tails or ... tails?
Does Roger Stone Have a Tattoo of Richard Nixon on His Back?
A photograph seemingly shows American political consultant and conspiracy theory spreader Roger Stone with an unusual tattoo on his back.
Is an Asteroid Expected to Hit Earth Around Christmas?
The Earth is constantly surrounded by "near-earth objects."
Did Pelosi Divert $2.4 Billion from Social Security to Cover Impeachment Costs?
A routine review of content labeled satire.