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Trace Amount of Radiation Found in Massachusetts Rainwater

By Lisa FlamMar 28th 2011 – 8:31AM

Massachusetts officials are testing drinking water supplies after a routine sample of rainwater collected in the state showed low levels of radiation that likely originated from Japan's crippled nuclear plant. Public health officials said the sample did not affect the water supply but said further testing was being done...

Background on radioisotope

A radionuclide is an atom with an unstable nucleus, characterized by excess energy available to be imparted either to a newly created radiation particle within the nucleus or via internal conversion.

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