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 Justice Datta’s attack on petitioner in VVPAT verdict is worrisome for PILs
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Faltering economy, poor citizens, South Asia’s bully: The reality of India’s global ambitions
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How Hindutva is reshaping India’s classrooms
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Fact-checking five days of Narendra Modi’s speeches: A catalogue of lies
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Indore Congress candidate backed out days after attempt-to-murder charge added to 17-year-old case
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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: School authorities turn classroom into swimming pool to encourage attendance during heatwave
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Watch: Woman recreates pet parrot’s choreography
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Watch: Neighbours rescue infant from second floor sunshade after she fell from fourth floor balcony
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Video: Listen to this acapella version of Shankar Mahadevan’s ‘Breathless’ by four singers
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Watch: Argentinian woman is crowned Miss Universe Buenos Aires at 60
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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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‘The Fall Guy’ review: Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt sparkle in entertaining action comedy
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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ trailer: Barry Jenkins directs prequel to 2019 photorealistic animated film
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Start the week with a film: A divorce from hell in ‘The War of the Roses’
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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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