Japan needs to review its current method for screening nuclear plant safety, seismologist and former senior regulator Kunihiko Shimazaki said in a recent interview. japantimes.co.jp

In tests to determine if the northern Marshall Islands are safe for resettlement after nuclear testing nearly 70 years ago, scientists discovered that the areas are worse off than previously thought. gizmodo.com

Sweden has thrown its weight behind the stuttering revival of nuclear power in Europe, saying it could build up to 10 new reactors in the coming years. ft.com

A federal court in Tennessee is the site of what could be described as a nuclear legal experiment. The test subject is Szuhsiung “Allen” Ho, a nuclear engineer accused of engaging in a nuclear power conspiracy. blogs.wsj.com