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Startup Plans to Launch Nuclear Reactor Into Space for First Time in Decades
There's never been a better time to launch nuclear power into space, according to Atomos Space, which believes regulatory hurdles are the main obstacle rather than technology.
Massive Explosions Dubbed 'The Anomaly' Help Reveal Mysteries In the Sky
Infrasound waves from munitions explosions can be used to improve the accuracy of weather reports, among many other applications.
America’s Complicated Relationship With Nuclear Power
Nuclear energy might help us fight climate change, but questions about its safety and startup costs still linger.
Nuclear-Armed India ‘Accidentally’ Fired a Missile Into Nuclear-Armed Pakistan
Pakistan has demanded a joint investigation of the accidental missile launch.
Chernobyl Is Cut From the Grid, But Atomic Agency Sees ‘No Critical Impact on Safety’
The facility is currently relying on backup power from reserve diesel generators with a 48-hour capacity.
Russian Shelling Damaged a Nuclear Research Facility, Ukraine Says
The research facility was built in partnership with the U.S. government and produces isotopes for training and medical applications.
Ukraine Warns of ‘Nuclear Danger’ As Russia Attacks Europe’s Largest Nuclear Plant
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said an explosion would mean “the end for Europe,” while experts have downplayed the threat of a nuclear catastrophe.
Nuclear War Anxiety Is Back. Here’s How to Manage It.
It’s OK, and even logical, to be afraid. But don’t give in to panic.
UN Nuclear Watchdog ‘Gravely Concerned’ About Ukraine’s Nuclear Power Plants
Europe’s largest power plant is now under Russian control, the agency also confirmed
Is There a Threat of Nuclear War with Russia? Experts Weigh In.
Putin has threatened the West twice this week with nuclear war. VICE News asked experts how worried we should be.
Putin Puts Russia’s Nuclear Deterrent Forces on High Alert
“I order to move Russia's deterrence forces to a special regime of duty,” President Vladimir Putin announced Sunday.
Russian Forces Seize Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant
Ukrainian officials have said there’s fighting occurring at one of the most radioactive locations on the planet.