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Leader of Japanese crime syndicate pleads guilty to conspiring to traffic nuclear materials to Iran

NEW YORK — The purported leader of a Japan-based crime syndicate pleaded guilty Wednesday to charges alleging that he conspired to traffic uranium and plutonium from Myanmar in the belief that Iran would use it for nuclear weapons. DEA Administrator Anne Milgram said in a release that the prosecution demonstrated the DEA’s “unparalleled ability to dismantle the world’s most dangerous …

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1 month ago

India to triple atomic power capacity by 2031

Deccan Chronicle

India's atomic power capacity has almost doubled in the past decade from 4,780 megawatts to 8,081 megawatts and it would be tripled by 2031, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Wednesday. This means that the capacity developed in the last 10 years equals what was achieved over the previous 60 years," he said.Singh projected that by 2031-32, the generation capacity …

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1 month ago

Chinese scientists extract cancer-fighting nuclides from rare earth minerals

China Daily

CHANGSHA -- Chinese researchers have successfully extracted high-purity lead-212 and bismuth-212 nuclides from rare earth minerals, the press center of the University of South China said Wednesday. This breakthrough holds significant importance for achieving self-sufficiency in the production of critical medical nuclides in China, according to the research team. The team of researchers established and verified a new, efficient and …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

The world’s first nuclear clock is on the horizon

Live Mint

FOR THE discerning timekeeper, only an atomic clock will do. Ekkehard Peik, one of the field’s pioneers, says such a clock could be a factor of 1,000 times better than today’s standard atomic clocks. In atomic clocks, the electrons around an atom’s nucleus are jolted into a higher energy state by incoming radiation of a specific frequency. The system needs …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Chang'e-6 lunar samples have 'distinct characteristics': study

China Daily

A simulation at the Beijing Aerospace Control Center shows the Chang'e 6 ascender, carrying lunar rock and dust samples, lifting off from the moon's far side on Tuesday morning. JIN LIWANG/XINHUA/CHINA DAILY BEIJING - A Chinese team of scientists on Tuesday published the first research paper on the lunar samples brought back by the Chang'e-6 mission, saying that the Chang'e-6 …

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5 months ago

Amazon Great Freedom Festival sale 2024: Travel in style and save up to 85% on top luggage bags

Live Mint

The Amazon Great Freedom Festival Sale 2024 is still on! Safari Thorium Neo 8 Wheels 55, 66 and 77 Cm Small, Medium and Large Trolley Bags Polycarbonate 360 Degree Wheeling System Luggage, Trolley Bags For Travel Set of 3, Suitcase For Travel, Graphite Blue The Amazon Great Freedom Festival Sale 2024 is your chance to grab stylish luggage bags at …

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5 months, 1 week ago

KSEB, NPCIL hold talks on prospects of nuclear power plants in Kerala

The Hindu

Discussions on nuclear power are once again taking centre stage in Kerala with State-run power utility Kerala State Electricity Board holding talks with the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd. on the possibility of establishing nuclear power plants in the State. According to Mr. Prabhakar, the NPCIL had made the suggestion of setting up nuclear power plants as one option …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Sulawesi cave painting of hunting scene is oldest-known example of visual storytelling: study

ABC

The red-pigment scene painted on the cave wall depicts human-like figures, some of whom are wielding spears or ropes, alongside much larger creatures that resemble pigs or cloven-hoofed mammals. The research team used a dating technique which overcame the unique challenges of accurately establishing the age of such ancient cave rock art. While the Leang Karampuang painting reports to be …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Best trolley bag brands: 7 options that you can carry for your next holiday and ensure that your valuables are safe

Hindustan Times

Travelling is fun, the joy of exploring an entirely new place, the desire to try new cuisine and the excitement of buying new stuff, all combined, makes travelling fun and enjoyable. Specifications of Safari Thorium Neo 8 Wheels 77 Cm Large Check-in Trolley Bag Material: Polycarbonate Dimensions: 77 cm x 53 cm x 30 cm Weight: 4.5 kg Wheels: 8 …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

UN watchdog urges 'vigilance' against nuclear material theft

Hindustan Times

The UN nuclear watchdog on Monday called for "vigilance" against trafficking of nuclear and other radioactive material, saying it has recorded more than 4,200 thefts or other incidents over the past 30 years. UN watchdog urges 'vigilance' against nuclear material theft Last year, 31 countries reported 168 incidents "in line with historical averages", the International Atomic Energy Agency said. "The …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

UN watchdog warns on nuclear trafficking

Al Jazeera

The IAEA reports thousands of pieces of nuclear materiel have gone missing over last three decades. The International Atomic Energy Agency’s Incident and Trafficking database reported on Monday that 31 countries reported 168 incidents in which nuclear or other radioactive material was lost, stolen, improperly disposed of or otherwise neglected last year, “in line with historical averages”. The trafficking database …

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8 months, 1 week ago

Physicists unlock atomic secrets to pave way for precise nuclear clocks

India Today

Physicists have successfully accelerated the atomic nucleus of thorium-229 using laser technology. This discovery, led by Prof. Thorsten Schumm from TU Wien and his team in collaboration with the National Metrology Institute Braunschweig, marks a significant milestone in the field of nuclear physics and opens up possibilities for highly precise technological applications. The precise control over nuclear states achieved through …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

U.P. poised to unveil 182 renewable energy projects worth over ₹1.30 lakh cr

Hindustan Times

Lucknow: In a likely big push to sustainable development in the state, the Uttar Pradesh government’s groundbreaking ceremony here on Monday would unveil renewable energy projects worth more than ₹1.30 lakh crore, people in the know of things said. Of the total 182 renewable projects identified for the GBC, 42 projects worth ₹ 55,806 crore pertain to solar power. Of …

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2 years, 7 months ago

Nuclear power could be the future of expedition cruises

CNN

CNN — A new ship design concept from Norwegian shipbuilder Ulstein could be the first step toward a zero-emission future for expedition cruises and a range of other maritime operations. “Sif produces no emissions, so she can cruise in full-electric mode, and Thor would be her charging station,” says Ulstein chief designer Øyvind Gjerde Kamsvåg. We’ve been thinking about thorium …

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3 years, 1 month ago

Mineral that should not exist on Earth found hidden in a diamond mined from deep-surface

India Today

Scientists have for the first time identified a never before seen mineral in a diamond mined from beneath the Earth's surface. The mineral, Calcium silicate perovskite, is formed as a result of the high-pressure and temperature conditions found in the lower mantle. "Davemaoite can thus host three of the major heat-producing elements affecting heat generation in Earth’s lower mantle," the …

Science Earth Diamond Mantle Mineral Tschauner

3 years, 2 months ago

Facts on India's nuclear power and list of nuclear research centres in India

India Today

The Indian government aims to grow its nuclear power capacity as part of its infrastructure development programme and has set ambitious targets for the same. Moreover, since 2010, an incompatibility between India’s civil liability law and international conventions has limited the provision of foreign technology in nuclear research. Developing alternate nuclear fuel resources The lack of indigenous uranium along with …

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4 years ago

Did meteorites bring water to Earth? New evidence suggests so

India Today

Many scientists believe that the water on Earth came from meteorites. Keeping this fact in view, the evidence of water movement in meteorites that only recently collided with Earth has taken scientists by surprise. According to a report in phys.org, a team of researchers found evidence of relatively recent water movement in meteorites that recently collided with the Earth. They …

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4 years, 6 months ago

Study reveals details about the 'strange asymmetry' of the far side of the moon

Firstpost

The study revealed regions on the Moon’s near side that have concentrations of radioactive elements unlike anywhere else on its surface that could explain its early stages. They offered an explanation for the “strange asymmetry” of the far side, also known as the dark side of the moon. “Because of the relative lack of erosion processes, the Moon’s surface records …

Moon Radioactive Elements Study Revealed

4 years, 7 months ago

World’s largest kangaroos, wombats, and marsupial lions once roamed Australia, fossils reveal

The Independent

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Researchers from the Queensland Museum and the Australian Research Council also found fossil records of at least …

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5 years, 2 months ago

ISRO was targeted by the same malware that was used to attack NPCIL's Kudankulam nuclear plant: Report

Firstpost

The officials at the nuclear plant and ISRO were made aware of the security breach on 4 September. After the nuclear power plant in Kudankulam, Tamil Nadu was hacked and the data made available online, a report has revealed that the Indian space Research Organization was also made aware of a possible breach in their cyber security. According to The …

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5 years, 4 months ago

Democratic 2020 presidential candidates talked climate crisis for seven hours on CNN — and it was awesome

Raw Story

The greatest threat to life on earth finally got the attention it deserved on Wednesday as CNN devoted seven whole hours to interviewing presidential candidates for its Climate Crisis Town Hall. Bernie Sanders The senator from Vermont may very well be stepping into Jay Inslee’s shoes as the “climate candidate.” Last month, Sanders announced the most ambitious climate plan yet …

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5 years, 6 months ago

‘Magic’ cards sold in Thailand to cure diseases ‘found to emit dangerous levels of radioactivity’

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy “Magic cards” being sold in …

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6 years, 1 month ago

The electric-car revolution is here, but is that a good thing for the environment?

ABC

The electric-car revolution is well and truly upon us. Key points: Car batteries could be used to power homes and the grid The mining of rare earth metals for batteries often has an environmental cost Expert advice is that the best transport of the future doesn't even involve cars There were more than a million bought worldwide last year. Charging …

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Leader of Japanese crime syndicate pleads guilty to conspiring to traffic nuclear materials to Iran

India to triple atomic power capacity by 2031

Chinese scientists extract cancer-fighting nuclides from rare earth minerals

The world’s first nuclear clock is on the horizon

Chang'e-6 lunar samples have 'distinct characteristics': study

Amazon Great Freedom Festival sale 2024: Travel in style and save up to 85% on top luggage bags

KSEB, NPCIL hold talks on prospects of nuclear power plants in Kerala

Sulawesi cave painting of hunting scene is oldest-known example of visual storytelling: study

Best trolley bag brands: 7 options that you can carry for your next holiday and ensure that your valuables are safe

UN watchdog urges 'vigilance' against nuclear material theft

UN watchdog warns on nuclear trafficking

Physicists unlock atomic secrets to pave way for precise nuclear clocks

U.P. poised to unveil 182 renewable energy projects worth over ₹1.30 lakh cr

Nuclear power could be the future of expedition cruises

Mineral that should not exist on Earth found hidden in a diamond mined from deep-surface

Facts on India's nuclear power and list of nuclear research centres in India

Did meteorites bring water to Earth? New evidence suggests so

Study reveals details about the 'strange asymmetry' of the far side of the moon

World’s largest kangaroos, wombats, and marsupial lions once roamed Australia, fossils reveal

ISRO was targeted by the same malware that was used to attack NPCIL's Kudankulam nuclear plant: Report

Democratic 2020 presidential candidates talked climate crisis for seven hours on CNN — and it was awesome

‘Magic’ cards sold in Thailand to cure diseases ‘found to emit dangerous levels of radioactivity’

The electric-car revolution is here, but is that a good thing for the environment?