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Nov 15 2025POLITICS

Iran Takes Control of Oil Tanker in Hormuz Strait

Iran recently took control of an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. The tanker, named Talara, was flying the Marshall Islands flag. It was carrying 30, 000 tons of petrochemical products. The seizure happened on Friday. Iran claims the tanker had an illegal consignment. They did not give more detai

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Nov 14 2025POLITICS

Tensions Rise as Iran Intercepts Ship in Key Waterway

In a bold move, Iran's Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) took control of an oil tanker sailing through the Strait of Hormuz. The ship, named the Talara, was on its way from the United Arab Emirates to Singapore when it was stopped. This event marks the first time in months that Iran has seized a vessel in

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Dec 17 2024SCIENCE

Balancing Safety and Costs: Radiological Protection Spending

When it comes to spending on radiological protection, there are always tough calls. A society's money is limited, so every dollar spent on radiation safety means less for other needs. Think of it like a pie – slice too much for radiation protection, and other slices get smaller. The ALARA principle

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