Is the challenge facing the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant.
Interesting to see some anti-nuclear groups against the seismic test.
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Sunday, September 30, 2012
Climate Change - What's Coming Is Worse Than What's Happened
Here's a great talk from a great educator, Dr. Richard Alley, from about 7 months ago on climate change.
Major Federal Nuclear Projects In Limbo
The Chemistry and Metallurgy Research Replacement Nuclear Facility (what a mouthful!) is in limbo.
And the National Ignition Facility is too.
And the National Ignition Facility is too.
Potential Treatment For Rad Induced GI Injury
The gastrointestinal tract (GI) is sensitive to high doses of radiation. Damage can lead to vomiting, diarrhea, infection and ultimately death. Prodromal effects can manifest at about 1 Gy.
A company called Synedgen has delivered an orally administered medicine which has shown dramatic reduction in animal mortality from GI injury. And they've received more U.S. Army funding for further research.
A company called Synedgen has delivered an orally administered medicine which has shown dramatic reduction in animal mortality from GI injury. And they've received more U.S. Army funding for further research.
Saturday, September 29, 2012
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