Tag: nuclear technology
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AUKUS Inquiry Sparks Crucial Debate on Security Pact's Merits
The AUKUS Public Inquiry has sparked a crucial debate that's essential for the security pact's long-term success, and it's the discussion it generates, not its conclusions, that truly matters. By reopening the conversation, the inquiry has highlighted the need for open discussion to build and maintain public support, which is vital for a multi-billion-dollar program that will span decades.
China Builds Next-Gen Nuclear Aircraft Carrier
China's latest satellite images reveal its next-gen nuclear aircraft carrier, Type 004, is taking shape with a massive hull that's now approximately 1,050 feet long. The enormous vessel is being assembled at Dalian Shipyard, marking a major milestone in its construction.
Russia's Burevestnik Missile Exposes Radioactive Risks
Researchers Jake Hecla and R. Scott Kemp warn that Russia's Burevestnik missile likely poses significant radioactive risks, with its nuclear reactor probably venting large quantities of radioactive material into the atmosphere. This alarming finding was made possible by clever analysis of open-source imagery and performance data.
