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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The Tamil Nadu voter who views the BJP as a threat to the education system
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Beyond the hype: Why the BJP is eyeing Tamil Nadu’s most prosperous region
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Husna Bai: The tawaif who made Hindustani music a respectable profession for women artists
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Is apple cider vinegar as good for health as it sounds?
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View from the Margins: A Dalit Christian explains why he will be voting for change
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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: Unbelievable scenes of flooding in Dubai airport, streets, and malls after heavy rain in UAE
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Indian elections: How secure is the EVM-VVPAT process?
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Watch: Footballers of Indian clubs walk out on the pitch with dogs to get them adopted
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Watch: Dogs wag their tails to ‘conduct’ classical music orchestra
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Watch: Glimpses of Indian singer Sid Sriram’s debut performance at Coachella 2024
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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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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ trailer: A teenager bonds with her grandparents during a summer vacation
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‘Silence 2: The Night Owl Bar Shootout’ review: A bland cop meets a dull case
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‘Juna Furniture’ trailer: Mahesh Manjrekar directs and stars in film about ageing
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Start the week with a film: In ‘Tokyo Sonata’, the unequal music of an emotionally distant family
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Watch: The trailer of Dibakar Banerjee’s ‘Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2’ is out
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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