Wasp nest at US nuclear site tests ten times over safe radiation limit
https://www.theregister.com/2025/08/01/radioactive_wasp_nest/
A recent US Department of Energy report revealed the discovery of a wasp nest glowing with radiation at a Cold War-era nuclear weapons site near Aiken, South Carolina. While the report assures that everything is under control, the find raises eyebrows about safety measures at old nuclear facilities. This nest highlights the lasting impact of past activities and the importance of monitoring such sites as we move forward. The situation invites many questions about how we manage historical legacies in today’s world.