Radioactive trail in the sky? How Putin's Burevestnik 'Skyfall' missile could backfire on Russia

A new MIT study reveals Russia's Burevestnik nuclear-powered missile could release radioactive material during flight.

Here Is How Russia’s Skyfall Nuclear-Powered Cruise Missile Actually Works

Researchers conclude the nuclear-powered cruise missile almost certainly uses a direct-cycle engine that spews radioactive ...

Reactor reboot at world's largest nuclear plant highlights flaws in Japan's radioactive waste plans

Japan has resumed operations at the world’s largest nuclear power plant to help the country meet huge electricity demands ...
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In Finland, radioactive spent nuclear fuel soon to be buried underground

The elevator display reads "433", the number of metres below ground. Above ground, the spent nuclear fuel will be encapsulated in highly corrosion-resistent copper canisters.
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Can you survive 2 months in a radioactive nuclear apocalypse?

The investigative minds at How to Survive examine the catastrophic effects of nuclear fallout and whether long-term survival ...
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Introduction to Radioactivity

In this lesson, students will investigate the nature of radioactivity and the effect of both distance and shielding materials on different radioactive sources using a Geiger-Muller tube with a counter ...