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Global Health Impacts of the Fukushima Nuclear Disaster
July 17, 2012 — In the first detailed analysis of the global health effects of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant disaster, researchers estimate the number of deaths and cases of cancer worldwide resulting ... > full story -
Nuclear Weapons' Surprising Contribution to Climate Science
July 13, 2012 — Nuclear weapons testing may at first glance appear to have little connection with climate change research. But key Cold War research laboratories and the science used to track radioactivity and model ... > full story -
'Trophy Molecule' Breakthrough May Result in Cleaner, Cooler Nuclear Energy
July 2, 2012 — Experts have created a stable version of a ‘trophy molecule’ that has eluded scientists for decades. They have prepared a terminal uranium nitride compound which is stable at room ... > full story -
Colorful Light at the End of the Tunnel for Radiation Detection
June 29, 2012 — Nanomaterials researchers have developed a new technique for radiation detection that could make radiation detection in cargo and baggage more effective and less costly for homeland security ... > full story -
Nuclear Landscape Mapped: Number of Isotopes Allowed by Laws of Physics Calculated
June 27, 2012 — A supercomputer has calculated the number of isotopes allowed by the laws of physics. Physicists used a quantum approach known as density functional theory, applying it independently to six leading ... > full story -
National Research Council Presents Long-Term Priorities for U.S. Nuclear Physics Program
June 26, 2012 — Nuclear physics is a discovery-driven enterprise aimed at understanding the fundamental nature of visible matter in the universe. For the past hundred years, new knowledge of the nuclear world has ... > full story -
Where to Put Nuclear Waste: My Backyard?
June 19, 2012 — Researchers in Finland have found that acceptance of the site of a spent nuclear fuel repository can depend on gender and economic background. Affluent men more often have a positive opinion on the ... > full story -
Lessons Learned in the Aftermath of Fukushima Dai-Ichi Nuclear Accident
June 18, 2012 — An ASME Task Force released recommendations for a new nuclear safety construct that will reach beyond the traditional regulatory framework of adequate protection of public health and safety to ... > full story -
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Nuclear Weapon Simulations Show Performance in Molecular Detail
June 5, 2012 — US researchers are perfecting simulations that show a nuclear weapon's performance in precise molecular detail, tools that are becoming critical for national defense because international treaties ... > full story -
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Severe Nuclear Reactor Accidents Likely Every 10 to 20 Years, European Study Suggests
May 22, 2012 — Western Europe has the worldwide highest risk of radioactive contamination caused by major reactor accidents. Catastrophic nuclear accidents such as the core meltdowns in Chernobyl and Fukushima are ... > full story
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