Nuclear : Science World Report

Dec 12, 2016 04:41 AM EST

Scientists Detect Radiation From Fukushima Nuclear Disaster: Should People Be Concerned?

For the first time in five years, radiation from Japan's Fukushima nuclear disaster has been detected on the West Coast. Should the Americans worry?

Jul 19, 2016 06:25 AM EDT

Russia Is Developing Hypersonic Stealth Nuclear Space Bomber, Report Says

New reports suggest Russia is developing a first of its kind hypersonic stealth nuclear space bomber.

Jun 10, 2016 06:38 AM EDT

Marshall Islands Are Becoming Less Nuclear

The researchers state that the Marshall Islands are less radioactive.

Jan 27, 2016 10:05 AM EST

World's Doomsday Clock Stays at 3 Minutes to Midnight: Why Things Haven't Changed

The world's "Doomsday Clock" isn't likely to budge.

Dec 03, 2015 04:46 PM EST

Fukushima Cesium in Higher Levels Detected Offshore

Higher levels of Fukushima cesium have been detected offshore.

Oct 02, 2015 11:50 AM EDT

Fusion Reactors May be Economically Viable to Generate Electricity

Fusion reactors could actually become an economically viable way to generate electricity within a few decades.

Feb 13, 2014 05:07 PM EST

Harnessing Nuclear Fusion Could Provide a Safe Energy Alternative

For the first time in scientific history scientists have harnessed the power of nuclear fusion in a reaction that occurred in under a second. Scientists at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California recorded the successful reaction.

May 29, 2013 08:55 AM EDT

How to Divert an Asteroid the Size of Nine Cruise Ships: Destroy it with a Nuclear Warhead

The asteroid the size of nine cruise ships, known as 1998 QE2 will harmlessly sail past Earth on May 31. Yet what would happen if it was set on a trajectory toward our planet? The best idea NASA has come up with would be to destroy it with a nuclear warhead.