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California looks to Europe to rein in AI

California, home to Silicon Valley, is eager to rein in the deployment of artificial intelligence and is looking to Europe's tough-on-big-tech approach for inspiration.

Mar 27, 2024

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Japan's nuclear safety agency orders power plant operator to study the impact of Jan. 1 quake

Japan's nuclear safety regulators have told the operator of a nuclear power plant in the area hit by a powerful New Year's Day quake to study its potential impact.

Jan 10, 2024

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4 east African countries are going for nuclear power—why this is a bad idea

The east Africa region has the fastest growing population in Africa. Between 2013 and 2017, its growth rate was twice the African average. The region is also experiencing strong economic growth. It's sub-Saharan share of ...

Dec 9, 2023

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Scientists propose new rapid analysis methods for reliability of standby redundant systems

Nuclear power systems contain many complex sequence failure behaviors due to standby redundant designs. Performing the risk assessment of sequence failure behavior using dynamic fault trees can identify potential weaknesses ...

Aug 28, 2023

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A combination of social, organizational and technical factors caused the Titan's implosion, says researcher

The implosion that took the lives of five souls who made the perilous deep sea voyage to the Titanic shipwreck is not your typical disaster. But perhaps the OceanGate Titan submersible craft was doomed from the start.

Jul 7, 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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Japan allows nuclear plants to operate beyond 60 years

Japan on Wednesday passed a law allowing nuclear reactors to operate beyond 60 years, as it tries to reinvigorate the sector to meet energy challenges and climate targets.

May 31, 2023

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IAEA team in Japan for final review before planned discharge of Fukushima nuclear plant water

An International Atomic Energy Agency team arrived in Tokyo on Monday for a final review before Japan begins releasing massive amounts of treated radioactive water into the sea from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant, a ...

May 29, 2023

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Japan nuclear watchdog asks Fukushima plant operator to assess risk from reactor damage

A nuclear watchdog has asked the operator of Japan's wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant to assess possible risks resulting from damage that was found in a key supporting structure inside one of the three melted reactors.

May 25, 2023

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