CBRN event in Nevada, Las Vegas area, United States of America on Tue 7th November 2017

7th November 2017

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The University of Nevada reported it had lost 1.4 grams of 90 percent enriched U235. The source was left underneath the desk, next to the trash can, of a professor who intended to use it for research. The professor forgot about the source and believes custodial staff accidentally threw the source away. The incident was reported immediately and the investigation is ongoing.

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United States of America (USA)

Nevada ( Las Vegas area )

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