http://www.scidev.net/ Latest news on nuclear technology and the developing world. en http://rss.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/nuclear-technology/news/ Nuclear technology could transform Africa's energy security and help solve wider development challenges, Shaukat Abdulrazak, new chair of AFRA, tells SciDev.Net.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/nuclear-technology/features/q-a-shaukat-abdulrazak-argues-for-a-nuclear-africa-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_nucleartechnologyTue, 12 Feb 2013 15:29:20 GMTOpinion in Jordan is divided over the country's planned nuclear reactor and training centre, which protestors say jeopardises public safety.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/nuclear-technology/news/jordan-s-nuclear-programme-comes-under-fire.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_nucleartechnologyWed, 11 Jul 2012 14:47:40 GMTAnalyses of tweets after earthquakes in Chile and Japan shed light on role of social media in post-disaster communication.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/nuclear-technology/news/study-questions-twitter-s-role-in-disaster-aftermath-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_nucleartechnologyTue, 05 Jun 2012 10:00:00 GMTIndia’s crop research gets ignored, with priority given to atomic energy, defence and space in the 2012-13 outlay for science.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/nuclear-technology/news/india-stingy-on-farm-research-budget.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_nucleartechnologySat, 17 Mar 2012 10:09:54 GMTIndia dreams of becoming a scientific powerhouse, but challenges lie ahead, including complex bureaucracy.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/nuclear-technology/features/challenges-facing-india-s-bid-for-science-superpower-status.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_nucleartechnologyMon, 27 Feb 2012 17:17:34 GMTA "nuclear Davos" could turn the growing internationalisation of the nuclear industry to good effect, the UK's Royal Society has said.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/nuclear-technology/news/uk-science-academy-calls-for-world-nuclear-forum.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_nucleartechnologyThu, 13 Oct 2011 18:11:05 GMTNuclear power promises clean energy for developing countries. Dave Elliott charts its progress and prospects after the accident at Fukushima.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/nuclear-technology/features/nuclear-power-after-fukushima-facts-and-figures-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_nucleartechnologyWed, 28 Sep 2011 09:02:00 GMTRising costs and re-evaluated risks make nuclear power a poor choice, even for developing nations that can afford it, says José Goldemberg.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/nuclear-technology/opinions/reality-check-shows-nuclear-energy-is-the-wrong-path-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_nucleartechnologyWed, 28 Sep 2011 09:01:00 GMTSciDev.Net reporters from around the world tell us which countries are set on developing nuclear energy despite the Fukushima accident.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/nuclear-technology/features/the-nuclear-power-plans-that-have-survived-fukushima-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_nucleartechnologyWed, 28 Sep 2011 09:01:00 GMTThe Fukushima accident raised questions that must be addressed by developing countries considering nuclear energy.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/nuclear-technology/editorials/nuclear-power-look-before-you-leap-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_nucleartechnologyWed, 28 Sep 2011 09:00:00 GMTNuclear power can benefit developing countries but requires long-term planning and an educated workforce, says Michael J. Mangala.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/nuclear-technology/opinions/developing-manpower-is-essential-for-a-nuclear-future-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_nucleartechnologyWed, 28 Sep 2011 09:00:00 GMTThe Fukushima disaster has prompted India to set up a new, independent nuclear safety regulator.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/nuclear-technology/news/india-tightens-nuclear-safety-regime-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_nucleartechnologyThu, 28 Apr 2011 08:00:54 GMTLibya's few nuclear scientists are in no position to return to making weapons, experts say.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/nuclear-technology/news/former-libyan-weapons-scientists-no-longer-a-threat--1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_nucleartechnologyTue, 19 Apr 2011 17:04:19 GMTThe world still needs nuclear power — but it must be safer and more transparent.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/nuclear-technology/editorials/nuclear-power-bruised-but-not-broken-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_nucleartechnologyFri, 25 Mar 2011 15:51:10 GMTIndia must reject imported technology to ensure the safety of new nuclear power stations, says A. Gopalakrishnan.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/nuclear-technology/opinions/india-must-learn-from-fukushima-nuclear-meltdown-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_nucleartechnologyFri, 18 Mar 2011 16:23:50 GMTThe crisis at Japan's Fukushima nuclear power station has reignated the debate over India's mega nuclear project at Jaitapur.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/nuclear-technology/news/japan-quake-refuels-india-s-nuclear-project-debate.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_nucleartechnologyThu, 17 Mar 2011 10:31:07 GMTAs Japan's nuclear accidents send shockwaves round the world, Alex Abutu explores whether Africa is ready to provide safe nuclear power.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/nuclear-technology/features/is-africa-ready-for-safe-nuclear-power--1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_nucleartechnologyThu, 17 Mar 2011 10:00:00 GMTJapan's Fukushima calamity is leading some of Asia's nuclear leaders to review the safety of their plants.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/nuclear-technology/news/india-china-pakistan-review-nuclear-safety.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_nucleartechnologyWed, 16 Mar 2011 17:45:50 GMTA report has found that the six key emerging countries are investing more in energy R&D than their industrialised counterparts.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/nuclear-technology/news/emerging-economies-take-lead-in-energy-r-d-investment.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_nucleartechnologyTue, 25 Jan 2011 16:45:33 GMTJordan's nuclear plans are coming to fruition as the country moves ahead with its first nuclear research centre and training reactor.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/nuclear-technology/news/jordan-steps-into-nuclear-future.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_nucleartechnologyTue, 28 Dec 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://c96265.r65.cf3.rackcdn.com/logo_small.gif http://www.scidev.net/