Fixing Fukushima

Japan suffered the worst nuclear disaster in history in 2011. Robots and drones play a key role in the cleanup.

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The Fukushima nuclear disaster's legacy: An inescapable stigma

Commentary: Pockets of innovation, like a drone testing field, have some hoping the region sheds its notoriety. But it's not that simple.

Science | by Roger Cheng Mar 7, 2019

VR took me inside Fukushima's deadly nuclear reactors (The 3:59, Ep. 529)

We also discuss more foldable phones and talk Captain Marvel.

Smartwatches | by Roger Cheng Mar 6, 2019

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The underground ice wall defending Fukushima’s nuclear power plant

An intricate network of small metal pipes and scaffolding prevents fresh ground water from mixing with the toxic mess created along Japan's coast after 2011's devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Sci-Tech | by James Martin Mar 5, 2019

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Fukushima turns to robots to fix the future

New robotics are being developed to tackle a never-before-seen problem.

Sci-Tech | by James Martin Mar 4, 2019

Inside Fukushima: Standing 60 feet from a nuclear disaster

Science | by Roger Cheng Mar 4, 2019

Fukushima underground 'ice wall' aims to slow radioactive build-up

The project, which has been given the go-ahead by a regulatory body, is designed to hamper the build-up of radioactive water around the crippled nuclear plant.

Culture | by Luke Westaway May 27, 2014

More bad news from Fukushima as reactor leaks continue

Is another nuclear emergency in the offing? Japanese officials express concern about the plant operator's ability to control the situation after a new leak is discovered.

Science | by Charles Cooper Aug 21, 2013

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