Nobody wants to live near nuclear waste. The Supreme Court mulls where to put it
The latest flashpoint, which hits the Supreme Court on Wednesday, involves a proposed storage site in West Texas. ...
Scientists Built a Tiny Battery Out of Nuclear Waste That You'll Never Have to Recharge
Scientists use light-emitting crystals and solar panels to turn the latent energy in nuclear waste into microbatteries.
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Capping off LLW disposal
Capping the Repository site will see an engineered cap of aggregate and other specially-sourced materials installed over the legacy trenches and vaults when closed. This cap will permanently protect ...
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Scientists Develop Battery Powered by Nuclear Waste
The study, led by scientists at Ohio State University, demonstrates how ambient gamma radiation from nuclear waste can power microelectronics. While the current output is limited to small sensors, ...
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At Fukushima Daiichi, Japan’s Unprecedented Nuclear Cleanup Continues
On March 11, 2025, we remember the profound loss and resilience of the people of Japan following the Great East Japan ...
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Fukushima disaster: 14 years into Japan’s battle to remove 880 tons of nuclear debris
The path to removing the plant’s estimated 880 tons of nuclear debris is fraught with technical and human risks ...