November 2016
Geiger Readings for Nov 12, 2016
Nuclear Weapons 241 - In 1984 There Was An Accident Involving The Possible Launch Of a Minuteman Missile
Two days ago, I blogged about a "Broken Arrow" or nuclear accident involving the dumping of an early atomic bomb from a U.S. plane over the Inside Passage off the west coast of Canada in 1950. There have been many of these Broken Arrow events over the years involving nuclear weapons from the U.S. arsenal.
Geiger Readings for Nov 11, 2016
Nuclear Reactors 424 - Serious Problems With South African Nuclear Plans
Discussions have been ongoing in South Africa for the past few years about the benefits and downsides of nuclear power. S.A. has been discussing obtaining about ten gigawatts from six nuclear reactors. There are factions that are lobbying for nuclear power and other factions that are strongly opposed.
Geiger Readings for Nov 10, 2016
Nuclear Reactors 423 - New Canada University Research Post For Candu Reactors
The Candu reactor design originated in Canada. It utilizes pressurized heavy water and natural uranium ore. The name is derived from "Canada" and "deuterium" which refers to the heavy water. The design was developed in the 1950s and 1960s by a consortium of companies led by Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL).
Geiger Readings for Nov 09, 2016
Nuclear Weapons 240 - Atomic Bomb Lost Of British Columbia In 1950 May Have Been Found
Late on February 13th, 1950, a U.S. Air Force Corvair B-36 intercontinental bomber was flying over the northwest coast of Canada on a simulated nuclear bombing mission over the U.S when three of its engines caught fire. The Corvair B-36 was carrying a Mark IV atomic bomb containing uranium and five thousand pounds of conventional explosives.
Geiger Readings for Nov 08, 2016
Radioactive Waste 198 - New Process Can Immobilize Iodine-129 in Glass Logs At Room Temperature
One of the biggest problems with nuclear power generation and nuclear weapons development is the radioactive waste that is created. Some of these waste materials can be dangerous for millions of years. There have been a variety of suggested approaches for locking such waste away. One system of waste disposal that the U.S.