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What Is Nuclear Fusion and How Does It Work?
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What Is Nuclear Fusion and How Does It Work?

Nuclear fusion releases energy when light atomic nuclei combine into heavier nuclei; on Earth, fusion-energy research focuses on creating and controlling extremely hot p…

December 18, 2018
19 most expensive substances on the planet
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19 most expensive substances on the planet

We often think that gold and diamonds are the most expensive things. But not so, there are many precious and expensive materials on the earth, thousands of times more ex…

December 18, 2018
Radiation detection is 10 times higher in Japan
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Radiation detection is 10 times higher in Japan

Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) announced on July 7 that it has detected triti radioactive toxins with high concentrations in groundwater at Fukushima nuclear power…

December 16, 2018
48 US nuclear power plants leak tritium
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48 US nuclear power plants leak tritium

Tritium, a radioactive isotope of hydrogen, has leaked into groundwater from at least 48 of the 65 nuclear power plants in the United States.

December 16, 2018
Phone battery operated for 20 years in a row
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Phone battery operated for 20 years in a row

Nuclear batteries operate on the basis of nuclear division. Many are afraid of the danger posed by exposure to radiation in their pockets. But you can be assured because…

December 11, 2018