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Direct power generation from methylcyclohexane using solid oxide fuel cells

Methylcyclohexane (MCH), a type of organic hydride, is expected to be an excellent hydrogen carrier because it remains liquid at room temperature, is easy to transport, has low toxicity, and has a higher hydrogen density ...

Aug 29, 2023

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Exec tells first UN council meeting that big tech can't be trusted to guarantee AI safety

The handful of big tech companies leading the race to commercialize AI can't be trusted to guarantee the safety of systems we don't yet understand and that are prone to "chaotic or unpredictable behavior," an artificial intelligence ...

Jul 19, 2023

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IAEA chief reassures Fukushima residents on water release

The head of the UN's nuclear watchdog met with Fukushima residents and representatives Wednesday, seeking to reassure them about the planned release of treated wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear plant.

Jul 5, 2023

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IAEA endorses Japan plan to release treated Fukushima water

Japan's plan to release treated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea meets international standards and will have a "negligible radiological impact", the UN nuclear watchdog said Tuesday.

Jul 4, 2023

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An ingredient in toothpaste may make electric cars go farther

An ingredient in many toothpastes is sodium fluoride, a compound of fluorine. It is added to protect teeth against decay. But compounds containing fluorine have other practical uses that might surprise you. Scientists at ...

Jun 28, 2023

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Regulators begin final safety inspection before treated Fukushima wastewater is released into sea

Japanese regulators began a final inspection on Wednesday before treated radioactive wastewater is released from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean.

Jun 28, 2023

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Fukushima nuclear plant operator says equipment to release treated wastewater into sea is complete

All equipment needed for the release into the sea of treated radioactive wastewater from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant has been completed and will be ready for a safety inspection by Japanese regulators this week, the ...

Jun 26, 2023

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Could the Ukraine dam attack pose risks to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant? Experts explain

Experts from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) want access to a location near Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. They want to clarify why there are discrepancies between different measurements of the ...

Jun 15, 2023

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Q&A: Three things to know about a sustainable energy breakthrough

Sustainable energy generation solutions such as wind, solar, and hydroelectric have long presented enticing alternatives to fossil fuels. However, several factors, including the intermittent nature of these sources and their ...

Jun 12, 2023

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Japan nuclear plant conducts tests before discharging treated radioactive wastewater into sea

The operator of the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant began tests on Monday of newly constructed facilities for discharging treated radioactive wastewater into the sea, a plan strongly opposed by local fishing communities and ...