Nuclear power
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J. Robert Oppenheimer: the real ‘father of the atomic bomb’ at centre of new blockbusterIn the Spotlight The physicist who led the Manhattan Project has become a martyr for some but his legacy is more complicated
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Is Russia planning to blow up the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant?Today's Big Question Ukraine warns of tactical sabotage that could cause radioactive disaster and force Kyiv into peace talks
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The science behind nuclear weaponsSpeed Read What makes them so deadly?
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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The pros and cons of nuclear powerPros and Cons Chancellor renews government push for nuclear expansion but opposition remains
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The pros and cons of nuclear powerPros and Cons Chancellor renews government push for nuclear expansion but opposition remains
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Great British Nuclear: one step forward to take two steps back?Talking Point New flagship agency to deliver UK’s next generation of reactors delayed as nuclear output is set to decline further
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Mining company apologises for losing potentially deadly radioactive capsuleSpeed Read ‘Needle-in-a-haystack search’ underway in Western Australia covering hundreds of miles
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Here's what the U.S. achieved with nuclear fusion and why it mattersSpeed Read
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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The latest nuclear fusion breakthrough explainedfeature Major ‘milestone’ brings quest for infinite power with zero carbon emissions one step closer
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U.S. reportedly set to announce major fusion energy breakthroughSpeed Read
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Europe's largest power plant at risk of nuclear accident, Russian officials saySpeed Read
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Radioactive waste found at elementary school near World War II nuclear facilitySpeed Read
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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How Britain changed over Queen Elizabeth’s reignfeature From Winston Churchill to Boris Johnson, the nation was transformed during her 70 years on the throne
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Last updated
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A comeback for nuclear powerSpeed Read Long shunned, nuclear plants are getting a second look. Are they safe, clean, and efficient enough to start building again?
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