Nuclear Energy
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Our fear of radiation will keep us reliant on fossil fuels for a lot longer
We’re all radioactive, so let’s stop being afraid of it, say two experts in nuclear power and nuclear medicine.
Bill Lee, The Conversation & Gerry Thomas, The Conversation
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A major breakthrough in nuclear fusion has brought us a step closer to ‘infinite’ energy
If development follows this accelerated track, nuclear fusion could amount for about 1% of global energy demand by 2060.
Greg De Temmerman, The Conversation
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United States to set up six nuclear power plants in India
The announcement follows a meeting between Indian Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale and US undersecretary Andrea Thompson.
Scroll Staff
Trending
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Why BJP leaders’ comments on study about Muslim population in India are misleading
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In Sambhal, Muslims allege UP police stormed booths, snatched IDs and beat up voters on polling day
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The numbers show the idea of Muslim population explosion is nothing but political propaganda
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Memoir: Human rights lawyer Nandita Haksar recalls her understanding of feminism as a young woman
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Ambitious tourism plans for Lakshadweep ignore limited availability of freshwater
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Saudi Arabia’s first nuclear research reactor launched by crown prince Mohammed bin Salman
The kingdom has threatened to develop nuclear weapons if Iran does so.
Scroll Staff
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US: Donald Trump to nominate Indian-American expert Rita Baranwal for chief of nuclear energy office
Her name will have to be confirmed by the Senate.
Scroll Staff
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As China’s nuclear power industry flounders, should India and Pakistan take note?
China pursued nuclear energy even as countries around the world abandoned it. But slowing demand and competition from renewables have halted new approvals.
Feng Hao
Video
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Watch: Students in Pakistan enact moments from Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding event
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‘Hind’s Hall’: Rapper Macklemore releases poignant song in support of Palestine, US campus protests
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Met Gala 2024: From Alia Bhatt to Isha Ambani, what Indians in attendance wore
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Watch: South Korean band performs Rabindra Sangeet accompanied by traditional Korean instruments
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Watch: This man fused hip-hop with Bharatnatyam to dance to Shakira’s ‘Hips Don’t Lie’
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Watch: A diamond battery might be able to power your phone all its life (in fact, over 5,000 years)
Nuclear wastes are the answer.
Scroll Staff
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Watch: Will China eventually block India's quest to join the Nuclear Suppliers Group?
The 48 countries part of the NSG will consider India's application in the plenary scheduled to take place this week in Vienna.
Scroll Staff
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Why is India so keen on importing US nuclear reactors that even the US doesn't seem to want?
The deals have more to do with the financial well-being of US equipment suppliers than with the aspirations of India's electricity consumers.
Nityanand Jayaraman
The Reel
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‘Srikanth’ review: An inspiring tale of remarkable achievement
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‘The Boy and the Heron’ review: An animation legend rolls out enchantment and emotional resonance
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Watch: Politics, ambition and crime in Vasantha Balan’s ‘Thalaimai Seyalagam’
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How the fantasy film ‘Pathala Bhairavi’ heavily influenced Telugu cinema
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Watch: Manoj Bajpayee’s hundredth movie ‘Bhaiyya Ji’ is a revenge drama
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Former atomic energy regulator explains why India needs to pause its nuclear power plans
Dr A Gopalakrishnan, the former chief of Atomic Energy Regulatory Board, spelt out the problems in a speech to the State Level Convention on Nuclear Energy in Chennai on January 30
Nityanand Jayaraman
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Industry report warns of 'serious defects' in nuclear reactors of French company supplying to India
The Narendra Modi government signed an agreement with the French company Areva that a report says is 'technically bankrupt' with 'few credible prospects'.
Latha Jishnu