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May 18, 2016

Towards decommissioning Fukushima: 'Seeing' boron distribution in molten debris
Kyoto, Japan (SPX) May 18, 2016
Decommissioning the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant just got one step closer. Japanese researchers have mapped the distribution of boron compounds in a model control rod, paving the way for determining re-criticality risk within the reactor. To this day the precise situation inside the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant is still unclear. "Removing fuel debris from the reactor contaminant vessel is one of the top priorities for decommissioning," says lead author Ryuta Kasada of Kyoto University. ... read more

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France's 'Atomic Anne' charged over nuclear deal

Spanish energy giant Abengoa posts 340 mn euros Q1 loss

Philippines' Duterte wants friendly ties with China

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