Chernobyl-made vodka

The World

Scientists studying the radiation levels in crops in the Chernobyl exclusion zone have a side project — “Atomik” vodka. They say it’s free of contamination and safe to drink. Host Marco Werman speaks with University of Portsmouth professor Jim Smith, who led the team. 

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