The nuclear legacy

Article Abstract:

Nuclear technology has provided cheap and clean energy for the past 50 years. Its negative impact, however, has been nuclear waste which is difficult to dispose. A discussion of some of the efforts being done to address the problems of nuclear waste disposal is presented.

Planning, Appreciation, Nuclear energy, Radioactive waste disposal

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Living in a virtual world

Article Abstract:

Virtual reality, or reacting to a computer-designed environment by means of effectors and sensors, has become increasingly sophisticated and is now being used in a variety of ways, ranging from medicine and entertainment uses to military tank training.

Usage, Cover Story, Computer simulation

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Comet blaster

Article Abstract:

Plans by NASA to intercept a comet are examined in detail. A spacecraft is set to be launched in Jan 2004. It will blast open the comet Tempel 1 to enable analysis of its interior structure.

Research, United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Comets

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