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Avoiding Cosmic Rays: Monaco's Underground Laboratory

Avoiding Cosmic Rays

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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