Nuclear Energy
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Alcohol made from radioactive Chernobyl apples seized by Ukraine governmentThe first batch of Atomik, an artisanal spirit made from apples grown near Chernobyl, was suddenly seized by the Ukrainian government.
By Brandon Specktor Published
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Iran is enriching uranium to 20%. What does that mean?Iran announced it is enriching uranium to 20% purity which increases their nuclear capabilities, but it's not too late to defuse the situation.
By Patrick Pester Published
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Unsafe levels of radiation found in Chernobyl cropsCrops grown near the Chernobyl nuclear site in Ukraine are still contaminated with radiation from the explosive 1986 disaster.
By Harry Baker Published
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Mysterious radiation spike detected over ScandinaviaExperts have said that a slight spike in radioactivity above northern Europe likely originated in Russia, but Russian nuclear plants in the area deny any abnormalities.
By Tia Ghose Published
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Was Deadly Explosion Off the Arctic Coast the Result of a Nuclear-Powered Russian Weapon?An explosion off Russia's Arctic coast has led to speculation that the incident resulted from a failed test of a nuclear-powered cruise missile. Do the details add up?
By Edd Gent Published
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Mysterious Radiation Cloud Over Europe Traced to Secret Russian Nuclear AccidentThe cloud held up to 100 times the level of radiation released after the Fukushima accident in Japan in 2011.
By Tom Metcalfe Published
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There Are Still 10 Chernobyl-Style Reactors Operating Across Russia. How Do We Know They're Safe?The flawed reactor design that led to a catastrophic meltdown at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant was used in several other places. Some are still operating.
By Stephanie Pappas Published
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Here's the Science Behind Finding North Korea's Nuclear WeaponsRemote monitoring can reveal a lot.
By Stephanie Pappas Published
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Nuclear Fusion Power Could Be Here by 2030, One Company SaysThis is a major advance on the way to achieving fusion energy.
By Tom Metcalfe Published
