The greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions produced during the decommissioning phase of nuclear power plants may have been underestimated in previous assessments, new research suggests. The study estimated that the decommissioning process for a German plant resulted in 1 651 265 tonnes of CO₂ (or equivalent) emissions, or 0.825 tonnes of CO2 equivalent per tonne of waste. While the researchers acknowledge that impact is highly dependent on the unique characteristics of each decommissioning project, these results raise questions as to whether this phase has been accurately assessed in earlier research.

A case study in Sweden has shown that critically endangered European eels are being lost when they are sucked into the local nuclear power station???s cooling system. A process to pump the eels back into the sea could be beneficial to this species, the researchers conclude.

Leakage of radioactive material from the wreck of the nuclear submarine K-159 in the Barents Sea could increase levels of radioactivity in local populations of cod by a hundred times, new research suggests. However, this level remains well below ‘safe’ standards set by the Norwegian government.

A star from a distant galaxy produced the most intense X-ray blast ever.

There are 104 nuclear power plants in the continental United States, two of which operate in quake-prone areas and others that are in need of major upgrades.

More questions are being raised about nuclear power — in the United States, Europe, Asia and Africa.

If countries continue to slow the use of nuclear power can green energy be a viable alternative, and at what cost?

Robots need to be tailored made for their nuclear plants, and the Fukushima plant was built prior to the adoption of robots.

The future looks uncertain for an industry on the brink of making huge gains in Washington this year.

These maps, graphs and charts will answer your questions about radiation exposure and nuclear energy.

The state wants to expand a nuclear-waste storage facility inside an ancient salt bed to play a bigger role in handling spent fuel from U.S. reactors.

New study finds that nuclear radiation from bomb tests and power plant accidents leads to the birth of more boys than girls.

In the nuke-crazed 1950s, Ford wanted to put mini reactors in cars. That didn't fly, but now we're hearing of radioactive thorium lasers that could power a car

For some opponents of nuclear power, no amount of planning or patching is enough. Among those critics is actor Alec Baldwin, whose thoughts on the subject carry

A historic moment for the energy industry — leading technology company Siemens abandons its nuclear division in favor of growing wind market.

Next-gen nuclear plants could provide carbon-free energy, but the painfully slow process of approving better, safer reactors — not to mention real anxiety ove

The plant's operator found substances in a reactor which could be a result of nuclear fission, a possible setback in safely shutting down the plant.

The nuclear meltdowns at the Fukushima power plant after the Japanese tsunami a year ago has made Americans more leery of nuclear power, according to a Yale Uni

A well-placed nuclear explosion could actually save humanity from a big asteroid hurtling toward Earth, just like in the movies, a new study suggests.

A new report reveals that the Kodak industrial facility in upstate New York was home to a small nuclear reactor filled with weapons-grade uranium for more than

To mark the release of “The Chernobyl Diaries,” we’ve rounded up nine notable nuclear horror films that span over 50 years of murder, mayhem and reactor m

Scientists reexamine and reverse a 1955 study that claimed beer and soda would be safe to drink after a nuclear bomb drops and explodes nearby.

The technique uses GPS and radio telescopes to detect underground nuclear tests using waves that travel from the blast into the upper atmosphere.

Nuclear fusion could one day propel rockets that allow humans to go to Mars and back in 30 days

Actors join other others in urging President Obama to stay true to his commitment to reduce nuclear weapons during this year's G8 summit.

If a dangerous asteroid pops onto the radar with no time to spare, nuclear bombs may be the best way to respond.

Even a relatively small regional nuclear war could trigger global cooling, damage the ozone layer and cause droughts for more than a decade.

The aurora may hold the secret of a magnetic phenomenon related to the nuclear fusion powering the sun.

Lockheed Martin recently claimed to have designed a fusion reactor that can fit on the back of a truck. If viable, it really could change the world.

A new study finds the area around the former Fukushima power plant teeming with life.

A surprising aerodynamic innovation in wind turbine design called the 'wind lens' triples the output of a typical wind turbine, making it less costly than nucle

Earthquake in Japan raises concerns about what could happen in the U.S.

One year after Japan's Fukushima crisis began, the U.S. nuclear chief says American reactors should adopt safety reforms more quickly.

A recent study led by European researchers found Fukushima is not alone, as 22 other plants around the world may be similarly susceptible to destructive tsunami

An eye-opening photo essay documents the haunting towns that were forcibly abandoned following the 2011 Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster.

American chemists are searching for new and resourceful ways to extract uranium from deposit-rich oceans in order to reduce the expensive mining process's cost.

Elon Musk says nuclear detonations on the red planet offer the quickest path to making it habitable. But what other options are there?

After World War II, a government program called Atoms for Peace aimed to find a peaceful use for nuclear power. And thus, the atomic garden was born.

Banks won't touch them they are so financially risky. So why does Obama want U.S. taxpayers to fund nuclear plants when there is a 50% chance they will fail?

Experts argue that the downsized power sources can provide safe, efficient energy.

They don't have a queen or any larvae, but these resilient insects are still trying to eke out an existence.

A $2.5 billion investment in a renewable energy hub will bring about 2/3 of the power that the nuclear plant once did.

With renewed momentum but no plans to store its waste, American nuclear energy sits in limbo.

The World cannot wait for 30 years to have fusion clean energy, so that PULSOTRON "B" plan is designed to reach ignition in less than 3 years that is by far the fastest way as it was demonstrated by certify ignition in 2013

The Mesothelioma Compensation Center is offering to make certain a coal, natural gas, or nuclear power worker with mesothelioma has on-the-spot access to attorney Erik Karst of Karst von Oiste-one of the nation's most skilled mesothelioma lawyers.

Margaret Parker, MD, MCCM, speaks with George P. Liao, MD and Charles S. Cox, MD

The Global Times is published by the People's Daily, the official newspaper of China's ruling Communist Party. The party has been known to float ideas and guide public sentiments via the Global Times, which tends to take a nationalistic stance on issues involving other countries.

In recent years, a large class of nuclear $C^ast$-algebras have been classified, modulo an assumption on the Universal Coefficient Theorem (UCT). We think this assumption is redundant and propose a strategy for proving it. Indeed, following the original proof of the classification theorem, we propose bridging the gap between reduction theorems and examples. While many such bridges are possible, various approximate ideal structures appear quite promising.

We present a simple introduction to the decision tree algorithm using some examples from nuclear physics. We show how to improve the accuracy of the classical liquid drop nuclear mass model by performing Feature Engineering with a decision tree. Finally, we apply the method to the Duflo-Zuker model showing that, despite their simplicity, decision trees are capable of improving the description of nuclear masses using a limited number of free parameters.

By Lauren McCauley Common Dreams In landmark agreement, California’s last remaining nuclear plant will be replaced by greenhouse-gas-free energy sources A plan to shutter the last remaining nuclear power plant in California and replace it with renewable energy is being … Continue reading →