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In 1956, the world witnessed pivotal moments in history, from the Suez Crisis to Fidel Castro's plots against the Cuban government. Meanwhile, in Britain, the country's first nuclear power station opened, the Clean Air Act came into effect, and heroin was criminalized for the first time.
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An exceptional collection of 321 ancient coins, dating back to the 11th century, has been donated to the Suffolk County Council's Archaeological Service (SCCAS) by the Sizewell C nuclear power plant project. The hoard, discovered during excavation works last year, includes coins minted between 1036 and 1044 during
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Researchers at Xi'an Jiaotong University have developed a new technique, frequency domain reflectometry (FDR), to detect and locate power transformer winding defects. The technique, which measures the wave impedance and its change along the measured windings, has been verified through lab experiments and field testing on a real
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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) relies on its Reactor Oversight Process to ensure the safety of commercial nuclear power plants in the United States. This process involves inspecting, measuring, and assessing the safety performance of operating plants, as well as responding to any decline in performance. Companies operating nuclear power
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A power blackout at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant occurred on September 23, causing the plant to be disconnected from the Ukrainian power system. This is the tenth such incident since the Russian occupation began. The plant's operators have switched to powering the site using diesel generators, highlighting
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As the United Nations weighs reimposing sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program, Russia and Iran are set to finalize agreements on the construction of eight new nuclear power units in Iran. The move has sparked concerns among the international community, with some countries calling for stricter controls on Iran&
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UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has ruled out new oil and gas licences in the North Sea, focusing on renewables and new nuclear power stations to keep the nation's lights on and energy going. However, US President Donald Trump has urged Sir Keir to exploit the "
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Professor William McNamara, an inorganic chemist at William & Mary, is pioneering a revolutionary approach to transforming carbon dioxide into a viable source of energy. Inspired by nature's design, his research focuses on artificial photosynthesis, a process that mimics the way plants convert sunlight into fuel. By studying
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Recent data from a new report published in the Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention journal has shed light on the relationship between nuclear power plants and cancer risk. The study, conducted by researchers from Seoul National University Graduate School of Public Health, aimed to estimate the standardized incidence ratios (SIR)
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As the world continues to search for innovative solutions to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels and combat climate change, researchers at the College of William and Mary are making groundbreaking strides in converting carbon dioxide into a viable source of energy. Led by inorganic chemist and professor William McNamara,
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Britain and the US will work together to construct a new generation of nuclear power stations, as the two countries hail a "golden age" of energy cooperation. The partnership, signed by Sir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump, aims to address concerns about power blackouts and achieve Labour'
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Taiwan's ongoing debate over energy policy, climate change, and national security is set to reach a boiling point as voters decide whether to restart operations at the country's third nuclear power plant, the Maanshan Nuclear Power Plant, in a national referendum. The outcome will significantly shape
