By Kirsty Hewitson, VP Innovation at the National Nuclear Laboratory Significant challenges facing the UK nuclear industry are cost and timelines, both in terms of new build construction and dealing with legacy material during decommissioning programmes. If the UK is going to move away from fossil fuel energy production, and…
Scientists have successfully developed a technology that can harness muons – essentially heavy electrons derived from space particles – to detect and safely manage radioactive waste. The £7m project, led by scientists from National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL), the University of Glasgow and spin-off company Lynkeos Technology Ltd, could have major implications for…
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