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In the 1950s, U.S. nuclear tests were conducted at Bikini and Enewetak; decades later, Guam corals preserved carbon-14 spikes linked to tests in 1954, 1956, and 1958Guam’s coral reefs act as natural historians, chronicling chemical footprints of Cold War-era nuclear tests. Distinct radiocarbon spikes fr...
Earlier this month, Romania sank 4 rock-filled barges into the Danube to keep its nuclear reactor running. Days later, the river rose 1.6 inches when forecasters had expected it to fallRomania has deployed four rock-filled barges in the Danube to redirect scarce river water toward the Cernavodă nuclear power plant as sever...
In 2023, Liz and Rich Muller founded Deep Fission to put working nuclear reactors underground. 4 years later, its Kansas pilot is targeting a 5-MW reactor by late 2027Kansas experiment represents something larger than one company’s attempt to reinvent the nuclear power plant. Deep Fission is testing wheth...
US nuclear industry to submit comprehensive feedback on India’s SHANTI rulesThe US nuclear industry is preparing a comprehensive submission to India on draft rules implementing the SHANTI Act, which opens the civil ...
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and wife Priscilla buy 200-year-old Irish castle near Blackwater River; this 440-acre estate is so huge, it takes 5 minutes to walk from kitchen to the dining roomMeta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and wife Priscilla Chan have purchased Strancally Castle, a 200-year-old Gothic estate in County Waterford, Irelan...
In 1954, Santiago Flight 513 carrying 92 people supposedly vanished without a trace, then a bizarre claim said it landed in Brazil 35 years laterThe legendary saga of Santiago Flight 513, which began circulating in 1989, paints a chilling picture of a flight that vanished in 1954 and...
Since 1958, tidal groundwater has continued moving beneath Runit Dome in the Marshall Islands, where 85,000 cubic meters of radioactive material rest; now rising Pacific seas are raising questions about the future of the 115-meter-wide structureTidal groundwater moves freely beneath Runit Dome in the Marshall Islands. Built over a nuclear crater, the 115-meter concrete structure ho...
Manav Suthar's 10-wicket haul powers India to 165-run win over Sri Lanka in Galle TestIn the opening Test match of the series, India triumphed over Sri Lanka by 165 runs, with Manav Suthar stealing the spotlight with a 10-wic...
Nuclear material found in Syria will remain in the country, minister saysSyrian authorities confirmed nuclear material found is not dangerous and will remain in custody. The International Atomic Energy Agency chi...
How has the US-South Korea relationship evolved under Trump?President Trump's approach has tested the U.S.-South Korea alliance over military drills. Security commitments and troop presence remain po...
How an Indian X handle's fake Iran quote reached Netanyahu, USA false claim about Iran's nuclear ambitions spread through Israeli and US networks. This originated from an India-based X account and was ...
In 1919, German crews sank their own fleet at Scapa Flow. 100 years later, its steel became prized by industry for being radioactive-freeIn 1919, German crews deliberately sank much of their surrendered fleet at Scapa Flow rather than allow the ships to be divided among the A...
SHANTI Draft Rules and Regulations: Single licence regime and technology from self-reliant countries proposedDraft rules for the SHANTI Act are now public, opening India's nuclear power sector. A single licence will cover building, operating, and d...
Are courts precluded from granting fair, just compensation in nuclear accident: SC seeks Centre response on SHANTI ActThe Supreme Court questioned the Centre regarding compensation for nuclear accidents. It also sought clarification on regulatory body appoi...
Draft SHANTI Rules 2026: Government proposes nuclear liability, insurance framework for operatorsNew SHANTI Rules 2026 propose strict no-fault liability for nuclear operators. Operators must maintain insurance and financial security for...
Department of Atomic Energy releases draft rules of SHANTI ActDraft rules for the SHANTI Act, 2025, mandate financial security for nuclear damage. Operators must maintain insurance or financial securit...
A US satellite detected a mysterious flash in 1979; the CIA said it was probably a nuclear test, but nearly 50 years later, the mystery remains unsolvedA US satellite observed dual flashes in the South Atlantic back in 1979, leading intelligence officials to speculate a nuclear test with no...
Why is North Korea ramping up criticism of Japan?North Korea criticizes Japan's military expansion and its alliances with the United States and South Korea. This rhetoric coincides with an...
Cars were once a “New Terror of Locomotion” in America, and almost anyone could drive one. Then Driver’s Licenses arrived, but tests were still not requiredIn the early days of automobiles, there were virtually no regulations governing their use, prompting the eventual requirement for driver's ...
The message behind the missile: Six signals sent by Agni-IV testIndia’s Strategic Forces Command conducted the 10th test of the Agni-IV ballistic missile, and its sixth user trial. Since Agni-IV is alrea...