‘Science nerd’ buys plutonium off the net

‘Ridiculous’ Probe Into Science Fan’s Plutonium Import

A border force investigation into the import of uranium and plutonium by a “science nerd” to his parents’ apartment was a ridiculous over-reaction, his lawyer has said. Emmanuel Lidden, 24, admitted breaching nuclear non-proliferation laws by ordering various radioactive samples through the internet. His motive: collecting all elements of the periodic table, just like billionaire Bill Gates. The package’s delivery sparked a major hazmat incident…

'Ridiculous' probe into science fan's plutonium import

Border Force has been slammed for its role in the prosecution of a collector who shipped a 'harmless' amount of radioactive material to his parents' unit.

‘Science nerd’ buys plutonium off the net

A “science nerd” has walked from court and escaped jail after he became the first Australian prosecuted under nuclear non-proliferation laws for importing plutonium and uranium to his Sydney home.

Australian who ordered radioactive materials over the internet ...

Emmanuel Lidden had been attempting to collect every element on the periodic table

‘Ridiculous’ probe into science fan’s plutonium import

A border force investigation into the import of uranium and plutonium by a “science nerd” to his parents’ apartment was a ridiculous over-reaction, his lawyer has said. Emmanuel Lidden, 24, admitted breaching nuclear non-proliferation laws by ordering various radioactive samples through the internet. His motive: collecting all elements of the periodic table, just like billionaire Bill Gates. The package’s delivery sparked a major hazmat incident…