A radioactive wasp nest, exceeding federal radiation limits by tenfold, was discovered at the Savannah River Site in South Carolina, a former nuclear weapons production facility. The nest, found near liquid nuclear waste tanks, was sprayed and disposed of as radiological waste. The Department of Energy reported no environmental or public impact, attributing the contamination to legacy radioactive material, not a leak. However, a watchdog group expressed concern about the lack of information regarding the contamination's source.

Prepared by Olivia Bennett and reviewed by editorial team.