The Hidden Fight Against Radiological and Nuclear Threats

Quietly embedded in the nation’s highest-stakes moments, government scientists stand watch for invisible threats. From packed stadiums to disaster zones, the Nuclear Emergency Support Team’s Radiological Assistance Program deploys cutting-edge detection tools to identify and neutralize radiological and nuclear hazards before panic—or catastrophe—sets in. It’s a behind-the-scenes national security mission where science, speed, and precision keep the public safe.