Gizmodo.com August 26, 2026 • 04:02

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

By Ellyn Lapointe

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

Researchers found elevated reports of autoimmune and endocrine disorders among people living within 5 miles (8 kilometers) of the Santa Susana field Laboratory.

The Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL) in Ventura County, California, is one of the most contaminated sites in the state. During its nearly 60 years of operation, the nuclear reactor and rocket tes… [+4134 chars]

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