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European Microbiologists to discuss Bioterrorism at the 1 st FEMS Congress in Slovenia
Whatever the outcome of the search for weapons of mass destruction in Iraq or elsewhere the use of biological agents as weapons of terrorist war will be an ever-present threat in the future. "Dealing with the threat from bioterrorism" is the title of one of the discussions to be held at the 1st FEMS Congress of European Microbiologists... view more... (2003-05-21)
Case Western Reserve University researchers track Chernobyl fallout
When a reactor in the Chernobyl nuclear power plant exploded in 1986 in what was then the Soviet republic of Ukraine, radioactive elements were released in the air and dispersed over the Soviet Union, Europe and even eastern portions of North America. view more (2008-10-02)
Scientists discover cheap and environmentally friendly way to dispose of waste from nuclear power plants
Scientists from the University of Strathclyde, collaborating with an international team from Imperial College, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory(RAL), ITU (Karlsruhe) and the University of Jena, have successfully turned the radioactive isotope Iodine-129, a major waste product in the nuclear power industry, into the more friendly isotope Iodine-128... view more... (2003-08-13)
U of T researchers reveal Epstein-Barr virus protein contributes to cancer
Researchers at the University of Toronto have discovered that the EBNA1 protein of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) disrupts structures in the nucleus of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) cells, thereby interfering with cellular processes that normally prevent cancer development. view more (2008-10-07)
Radioactive Waste in Britian
Sir Herman Bondi, writing in the foreword for this issue says, "It is very important that when the day comes for governments to take decisions on the vexed topic of nuclear waste, all aspects of it should have been studied thoroughly. I warmly recommend this special issue of ISR to its regular readers and indeed to everybody. To find so much... view more... (1998-12-21)
Researchers solve mystery of how nuclear pores duplicate before cell division
Researchers have long wondered how nuclear pores - the all-important channels that control the flow of information in and out of a cell's nucleus - double in number to prepare for the split to come when a cell divides. view more (2006-04-21)
Nuclear medicine now safer than ever
Hospitals are now able to ensure that the correct dose is administered to the 670,000 patients that undergo nuclear medicine procedures every year due to a new device developed by scientists at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL). view more (2007-10-11)
Cell phone sensors detect radiation to thwart nuclear terrorism
Researchers at Purdue University are working with the state of Indiana to develop a system that would use a network of cell phones to detect and track radiation to help prevent terrorist attacks with radiological "dirty bombs" and nuclear weapons. view more (2008-01-23)
Science & Public Affairs - October 2002
Highlights from this month's Science & Public Affairs"¦ Security: Does the arms trade make for a safer world?...New non-lethal weapons are in development but far from benign...How can we ensure air safety over Europe with increasing airborne traffic? Nuclear industry: Is the government doing enough to reduce radioactive... view more... (2002-10-09)
Government Failing in its Responsibility for Nuclear Waste
Lord Tombs, Chairman of the House of Lords inquiry into management of nuclear waste, considers the government is failing in its responsibility to address the nuclear waste problem. At a Science & Public Affairs Forum on Wednesday 23 August, Lord Tombs will outline his views on the lack of government action. Lord Tombs will be joined by... view more... (2000-08-18)
Kyoto climate commitments - a challenge for UK energy policy, say Academies
The report examines options for generating electricity without emission of CO2. These include using renewable sources (such as wind and solar) and negating CO2 emissions by use of 'carbon sequestration', as well as maintaining a nuclear energy capability. view more (1999-06-14)
Extremely low dose CT coronary angiography shows promise in assessing cardiac function
Extremely low dose CT coronary angiography can be used to measure cardiac function and has the potential for use when other commonly used examinations are limited, a preliminary study indicates. view more (2008-04-14)
Patients will face delays in getting diagnostic scans due to severe shortage of imaging agents
A global shortage of medical isotopes* used in over 80% of routine diagnostic nuclear imaging procedures such as heart imaging, bone scans and some cancer detection procedures, will cause delays and cancellations to diagnostic examinations across the UK and Europe in the next few weeks. view more (2008-09-08)
Hydrogen protects nuclear fuel in final storage
When Sweden's spent nuclear fuel is to be permanently stored, it will be protected by three different barriers. Even if all three barriers are damaged, the nuclear fuel will not dissolve into the groundwater, according to a new doctoral dissertation from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden. view more (2009-04-27)
New RFID technology tracks and monitors nuclear materials
Radio frequency identification (RFID) devices have widely been used for tracking for years; recently, scientists from U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory have developed a unique tracking technology that also monitors the environmental and physical conditions of containers of nuclear materials in storage and transportation. view more (2009-03-25)
Sandia weighs in on new definition for kilogram
The kilogram is losing weight and many international scientists, including some at Sandia National Laboratories, agree that it's time to redefine it. view more (2008-02-29)
Scholar explores the question of who speaks for science
What role can scientists play in public decisions about the development and deployment of weapons systems? As the United States continues to commit its troops and technology around the world, this question is worrisome to the public and to concerned scientists alike. view more (2007-02-20)
Robotic ferret will detect hidden drugs and weapons
A new type of robot being developed will make it easier to detect drugs, weapons, explosives and illegal immigrants concealed in cargo containers. view more (2009-06-12)
Physics World Digest: October 2002 edition
Let the quantum games begin Imagine Captain Picard and Q from Star Trek playing a "coin-flipping" game on the bridge of the Starship Enterprise. But rather than playing with an ordinary coin, which can only be either heads or tails, they are using a "quantum coin" that can be both heads and tails at the same time. To Picard`s dismay and to the... view more... (2002-10-01)
MU Researchers Create Smaller and More Efficient Nuclear Battery
Batteries can power anything from small sensors to large systems. While scientists are finding ways to make them smaller but even more powerful, problems can arise when these batteries are much larger and heavier than the devices themselves. University of Missouri researchers are developing a nuclear energy source that is smaller, lighter and more... view more... (2009-10-08)
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