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Debunking Myths on Nuclear Power (It's Not For Making Bombs) (Op-Ed)
By Martin Boland published
Opinion How closely is power generation connected with weapons production?

World's 10 Worst Polluted Places Named
By Megan Gannon published
Remote industrial towns, e-waste processing centers and the site of an infamous nuclear disaster top 2013's worst polluted places, according to a new list.

The Promise of Fusion is Real, If it's Properly Funded (Op-Ed)
By Gregory Scott Jones published
Opinion Fusion research is on track overseas, but the U.S. risks falling behind.

ITER Fusion Reactor to Postpone Basic Physics Research
By Jeanna Bryner published
A panel has discussed plans to keep the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor on track to generate 500 MW of power from an input of 50 MW by 2028.

Government Shutdown Closes Nation's Nuclear Labs
By Becky Oskin published
The nation's nuclear labs are preparing to furlough more than 20,000 employees and shutter their science experiments, except for work essential to national security.
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