Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 38 minutes ago

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Natural radiation from space can interfere with measuring radioactivity in scientific samples. The IAEA built an underground lab to minimize this interference and allow precise measurements. In Monaco, heavily-shielded detectors check for tiny amounts of radioactivity in marine samples collected globally, helping countries assess their marine environments.

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