‘Science nerd’ walks free for ordering plutonium over internet

‘Science nerd’ who ordered radioactive materials to his parents’ Sydney home spared conviction

Emmanuel Lidden pleaded guilty to two charges after buying uranium and plutonium from US-based science websiteGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastA “science nerd” who ordered uranium and plutonium to his parents’ apartment has escaped conviction and been given a two-year good behaviour bond.Emmanuel Lidden, 24, admitted breaching nuclear non-proliferation laws by ordering various radioactive samples through the intern…

‘Science nerd’ walks free for ordering plutonium over internet

‘Science nerd’ buys plutonium off the net

A “science nerd” and collector has become the first person prosecuted in Australia for importing nuclear material to his home.