Far from the everyday world occupied by such common elements such as gold and lead lies a little-understood realm inhabited by radioactive, or unstable, elements. Recently, a nuclear physicist from Florida State University collaborated with other scientists from the United States, Japan and England in an experiment that illustrated how the “normal” rules of physics don’t apply for some of these radioactive elements.
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Entergy Nuclearthe nation’s second largest nuclear operating company, has signed a project development agreement with GE-Hitachi Nuclear Energy that includes a major, advanced reactor components order. Proceeding with the order now will ensure timely delivery of schedule-critical parts should Entergy decide to build a new nuclear unit.
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Foreign ministers from Southeast Asia are due to adopt a five-year work plan to strengthen the implementation of a treaty banning nuclear weapons in the region, a Philippine diplomat said.
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has accused the United States of seeking nuclear superiority over Russia. In an interview published today, Lavrov dismissed U.S. claims that a proposed missile-defense system in Europe was aimed at Iran and North Korea.
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said today that Moscow expects Washington to explain the growing U.S. military presence in the Middle East.
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The United States has warned Iran against heading into a "downward spiral" of non-cooperation with the U.N. nuclear agency, IAEA.
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The Bush administration says it will not comment on reports it is considering a naval build-up off the coast of Iran. The reports began to surface as Iranian leaders vowed to defy any international sanctions relating to Tehran's nuclear ambitions. VOA's Paula Wolfson has more on the story.
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United States Ambassador to South Korea Alexander Vershbow says it is possible to resolve financial issues holding up progress in dismantling North Korea's nuclear weapons. In an exclusive interview, Alexander Vershbow also tells VOA's Seoul correspondent Kurt Achin there will only be progress at this week's nuclear disarmament talks if Pyongyang shows what he calls "seriousness."
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has offered his support for a draft UN Security Council resolution that would seek to punish Iran over its nuclear activities, the Interfax news agency reported.
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President Bush has signed legislation clearing the way for U.S. civilian nuclear cooperation with India. VOA's Paula Wolfson reports administration officials see it as a landmark event, ushering in a new strategic partnership between Washington and New Delhi.
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The lead U.S. delegate to the six-party talks on North Korea's nuclear program says he wants to see concrete progress before the end of the year. The Chinese-sponsored negotiations reconvene in Beijing Monday after an interruption of more than a year. VOA's David Gollust reports from the State Department.
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Acting just before adjournment, the U.S. Congress approved legislation Saturday required to implement the U.S. - India civilian nuclear cooperation deal. The measure, which marks a major shift in U.S. nuclear policy, goes to the White House for President Bush's signature.
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