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We need more radioactive drugs. Can we make them from nuclear waste?

The rise of a new generation of radiotherapies means we will soon need much greater quantities of radioactive atoms.

Source New Scientist AI Summary Updated April 22, 2026

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The rise of a new generation of radiotherapies means we will soon need much greater quantities of radioactive atoms. That's why companies are scrambling to refine them from all manner of radioactive waste

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