A Robot Begins Removal of Melted Fuel From the Fukushima Nuclear Plant. It Could Take a Century

A robot entered a damaged reactor at Japan’s Fukushima nuclear power plant on Tuesday, beginning a two-week mission to retrieve melted fuel debris for the first time since the 2011 disaster. The operation marks a crucial step in the decades-long proces… Continue reading A Robot Begins Removal of Melted Fuel From the Fukushima Nuclear Plant. It Could Take a Century

100% of toxic “forever chemicals” break down overnight in new reaction

Scientists in Japan have developed a new method for breaking down toxic “forever chemicals” quickly and at room temperature. The technique broke down 100% of certain types of these pollutants overnight, recovering some useful components for reuse.Conti… Continue reading 100% of toxic “forever chemicals” break down overnight in new reaction