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Fusion energy nears reality thanks to an ultra-powerful magnet
Fusion energy just had its second breakthrough in as many months. Motherboardnotes an MIT- and Commonwealth Fusion Systems-led research team has successfully demonstrated a high-temperature…
Fukushima operators to build undersea tunnel to dump contaminated water
Japanese government claims water from nuclear plant released through 1km tunnel will be safe as all radioactive elements will have been removed Operators of Japan’s…
U.S. concern over China nukes buildup after new silos report
A report on Monday said satellite images showed China was building a new field of silos near Hami in the eastern part of its Xinjiang…
China plans to build the first ‘clean’ commercial nuclear reactor
Are you intrigued by the possibility of using nuclear reactors to curb emissions, but worried about their water use and long-term safety? There might be…
Climate events are the leading cause of nuclear power outages
Enlarge / Cooling water is only one factor that limits the productivity of nuclear power plants. (credit: Getty Images) With extreme weather causing power failures…
‘A big blow’: Washington’s arms controllers brace for loss of their biggest backer
For the Washington think tanks and foundations that work to control the spread of nuclear weapons, the Doomsday Clock is inching closer to midnight. That’s…
China building more than 100 ‘nuclear’ missile silos in desert
Satellite footage shows ‘alarming development’ that signals possible expansion of nuclear capabilities China is building more than 100 missile silos in the desert, according to…
Nuclear energy: Fusion plant backed by Jeff Bezos to be built in UK
Canadian company General Fusion is set to build a $400m fusion demonstrator near Oxford. Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-57512229 Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared it…
Biden goes ‘full steam ahead’ on Trump’s nuclear expansion despite campaign rhetoric
President Joe Biden ran on a platform opposing new nuclear weapons, but his first defense budget backs two controversial new projects put in motion by…
Protests grow in South Korea over Japan’s Fukushima water plan
Fishing communities worry water will contaminate the seas despite promises it will be cleaned of radioactive substances. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/5/3/protests-grow-in-south-korea-over-japan-fukushima-disposal-plan Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story…
North Korea has more nuclear weapons than ever. What should Biden do?
After decades of sanctions, threats and diplomacy, including Trump’s showy summits, North Korea has more nukes than ever and missiles that can hit the U.S….
Ukraine may seek nuclear weapons if left out of NATO: Diplomat
Kyiv’s ambassador to Germany calls on the transatlantic security alliance to grant Ukraine long-sought membership. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/4/16/ukraine-may-seek-nuclear-weapons-if-left-out-of-nato-diplomat Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared…
How will Iran respond to the Natanz nuclear site incident?
Iran is blaming Israel for a power blackout at its main nuclear facility, calling it ‘an act of nuclear terrorism’. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2021/4/12/how-will-iran-respond-to-the-natanz-nuclear-site-incident Proactive Computing found…
Israel appears to confirm it carried out cyberattack on Iran nuclear facility
Shutdown happened hours after Natanz reactor’s new centrifuges were started Israel appeared to confirm claims that it was behind a cyber-attack on Iran’s main nuclear…
Nuclear should be considered part of clean energy standard, White House says
Enlarge (credit: US DOE) More details have emerged about the climate and energy priorities of President Joe Biden’s infrastructure plan, and they include support for…
US warns North Korea could be planning ICBM test ‘in near future’ in test for Biden
Comments come as US secretary of state and defence secretary begin visit to Japan and South Korea to discuss security North Korea could be planning…
The Fukushima disaster in maps and charts
Ten years after Japan’s deadly earthquake and tsunami, we take a look at how the disaster unfolded. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/3/10/fukushima-disaster-in-maps-and-charts Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story…
The man who saves cats in Fukushima’s nuclear zone – in pictures
Sakae Kato stayed behind a decade ago to rescue abandoned cats whose owners fled radiation clouds from the Fukushima nuclear plant Continue reading… Source: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2021/mar/05/the-man-who-saves-cats-in-fukushimas-nuclear-zone-in-pictures…
State Department: U.S. would accept EU invite to return to Iran deal talks
Source: https://www.politico.eu/article/us-uk-europe-allies-reaffirm-iran-nuclear-deal-stance-paris/ Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared it with you. The Article Was Written/Published By: Charlie Cooper and David M. Herszenhorn
Air Force prepares for budget battle over nuclear weapons
The battle lines are being drawn for what is expected to be the biggest clash over the Pentagon budget this year: whether to keep pursuing…
Mini Nuclear Reactor at Government Lab Shut Down After Radiation Leak
A small-scale nuclear reactor at a government neutron research facility was shut down last week after it began to spew elevated amounts of ionizing radiation….
Opinion | Why the New START Extension Could Be the End of Arms Control as We Know It
The arms control community can breathe a sigh of relief now that the United States and Russia agreed on Wednesday to extend the New Strategic…
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