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How disaster relief efforts could be improved with game theory
March 11 marks the anniversary of the Fukushima earthquake. Natural disasters here in the US also have wreaked havoc. There may be a way to improve response to these natural disasters.
Six years after Fukushima, much of Japan has lost faith in nuclear power
Nuclear power was a cornerstone of Japan's energy strategy for decades, until the Fukushima disaster. The current government wants to keep some nuclear reactors open, but has lost public support.
Japan earthquake: social aftershocks of Fukushima disaster are still being felt
Those communities affected by the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident are having their resilience tested once again.
Is Fukushima still safe after the latest earthquake?
The latest earthquake off Japan's east coast was an ominous reminder of the 2011 Fukushima disaster. But despite a technical hitch at one of Fukushima's other reactors, there was no repeat this time.
Japan’s latest tsunami reaction shows lessons learned from previous disasters
Japan's response to a tsunami threat following major earthquake shows it has learned much from past events, including the deadly quake and tsunami that disabled the Fukushima nuclear power plant.
Japan’s politics is opening up to women, but don’t expect a feminist revolution yet
Even though three women have recently been appointed to powerful positions in Japanese politics, gender parity in the country is a long way off.
What we learned from Chernobyl about how radiation affects our bodies
Chernobyl is already responsible for up to 5,000 cases of cancer in Europe.
Forget Fukushima: Chernobyl still holds record as worst nuclear accident for public health
The meltdown at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in 1986 exposed 572 million people to radiation. No other nuclear accident holds a candle to that level of public health impact.
Everything you need to know about mini nuclear reactors
Small nuclear reactors are one step closer to powering the UK's future energy requirements.
We still don’t really know the health hazards of a nuclear accident
Estimating health impacts after a nuclear accident is more complicated than you might think.
‘Acceptable risk’ is a better way to think about radiation exposure in Fukushima
Remediation will never get radiation to zero in the area affected by the 2011 meltdown at the Fukushima-Daiichi nuclear power plant. Rather than safety, the conversation should focus on acceptable risk.
Five years after Fukushima, there are big lessons for nuclear disaster liability
The nuclear operator was nowhere near adequately covered for the disaster. And it's not just a Japanese problem.
How scientists are helping Japan rebuild after the devastating 2011 tsunami
Scientists are setting Japan on the road to recovery, using data to protect against future disasters.
Japan fires up nuclear power again, but can it ever be safe enough?
The restart of Japan's nuclear reactors is good news for climate change. But there are still large psychological barriers to overcome.
What if it happened again? What we need to do to prepare for a nuclear event
Any nuclear weapon exchange or major nuclear plant meltdown will immediately lead to a global public health emergency. What can we learn from past events to help prepare?
Accidents, waste and weapons: nuclear power isn’t worth the risks
Is nuclear power worth it? No, says Mark Diesendorf – it's never been a major world energy force, it has caused huge accidents, and its greenhouse emissions are higher than many people realise.
Australian uranium deal could make Indian nuclear power safer
Australia’s prime minister Tony Abbott is set to sign a deal with India that will allow the export of uranium to the country. There are concerns that some of the uranium will be used to produce nuclear…
Why are Fukushima engineers creating walls of ice under a contaminated nuclear plant?
Engineers at Fukushima nuclear power plant have been trying to create a £185m ice wall to isolate contaminated water from mixing with groundwater. However, there has been a steady stream of news articles…
The case for Mark Willacy’s Fukushima
Many readers will know the name Mark Willacy, an Australian journalist who was the ABC’s North Asian correspondent for five years. On March 11, 2011, he would witness events that would redefine Japan as…
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