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A Defunct Nuclear Site Had a Meltdown in 1959. A New Study Shows It's Still Causing Health Problems - Gizmodo

Published by Gizmodo.com By Ellyn Lapointe · 26 August 2026 at 07:02
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A Defunct Nuclear Site Had a Meltdown in 1959. A New Study Shows It's Still Causing Health Problems - Gizmodo
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Researchers found elevated reports of autoimmune and endocrine disorders among people living within 5 miles (8 kilometers) of the Santa Susana field Laboratory.

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