The core itself appears to be glowing blue when looked at from the surface, as a result of the Cherenkov radiation.

Heat is transported to the atmosphere through the secondary coolant system via two cooling towers adjacent to the reactor building.

The facilities also include a Hot Cell and high-activity cobalt source and high level radioisotope laboratories.

The MNR had previously handled the production of molybdenum in the 1970s when the Chalk River facilities underwent a vessel replacement.

[1] Paul L. Williams, an American author, has published books which claim that McMaster University in general and the nuclear reactor specifically have been infiltrated by terrorist groups, who have managed to steal 82 kilograms (181 lb) of unspecified nuclear material.