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Fission Defined
The splitting of a heavy nucleus into two or more radioactive nuclei, accompanied by the emission of gamma rays, neutrons and a significant amount of energy. Fission usually is initiated by the heavy nucleus absorbing a neutron, but it can also occur spontaneously.
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SPECIAL REPORT: Major Exercise Tests CTBT On-Site Inspections
Published November 18, 2008, 1:33 pm, Arms Control Association
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A Critical Junction
Published November 18, 2008, 12:21 am, The Tech
By Keith Yost Illinois produces more megawatts of nuclear power than any other state in the union, accounting for nearly 12 percent of the national total, and Barack Obama, the junior senator from the land of Lincoln, has had a very cosy relationship with the state’s nuclear industry over the years. The employees of the Exelon Corporation, the largest operator of commercial nuclear power plants ...
Australians 'will accept nuclear power'
Published November 17, 2008, 5:25 pm, Australian Broadcasting Corporation
It is being predicted that Australians will soon accept that nuclear power is the answer to many climate change problems.
As environmental topics enter the mainstream, what role is left for green campaign groups?
Published November 17, 2008, 5:24 am, BBC News
Despite the environmental now being a mainstream topic, green campaign groups are still as relevant as ever.
Sun shines on future Mars colonies
Published November 17, 2008, 4:03 am, New Scientist
Despite problems with NASA's Phoenix lander, the Sun's rays could match nuclear power for powering a human base on Mars, say energy specialists
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- nuclear_full.p ng: Nuclear detonations since 1945
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- Civilian Radioactive Waste Management: DOE office. Good source for information on Yucca mountain, and nuclear waste storage data.
- Nuclear Power in a Warming World: Union of Concerned Scientists study of nuclear power, risks, challenges. December 2007
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- World Nuclear Association: Good visual overview of the nuclear fuel cycle.
- Nuclear Fuel Cost Calculator
- Uranium Enrichment Cost Optimizer: Interactive calculator
- NTI in Action: Nuclear Fuel Bank: Details of the international uranium fuel bank proposed in 2006 by Warren Buffet and the NTI.
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