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Photographs captured from within the molten Fukushima reactor reveal destruction, yet raise numerous unanswered concerns.

TOKYO (AP) — Images taken by miniature drones from deep inside a badly damaged reactor at the Fukushima nuclear plant show displaced control equipment and misshapen materials but leave many questions unanswered, underscoring the daunting task of decommissioning the plant. The plant’s operator recently shared 12 photographs of the pedestal, the main structural support of

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The United States and Japan are proposing a resolution to the United Nations that requests all countries to prohibit the use of nuclear weapons in outer space.

The U.S. ambassador stated on Monday that both the United States and Japan are backing a resolution at the United Nations Security Council that urges all countries to refrain from using or creating nuclear weapons in outer space. During a U.N. Security Council gathering, Linda Thomas-Greenfield expressed concern about the possibility of deploying nuclear weapons

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. Iceland’s volcano has erupted for the fourth occasion in the past three months, releasing jets of molten lava into the air.

On Saturday evening, a volcano in Iceland erupted for the fourth occurrence in the span of three months, releasing fiery streams of lava into the darkened sky. According to Iceland’s Meteorological Office, a fissure, approximately 3 kilometers (2 miles) in length, was created in the earth due to the eruption. It runs between Stóra-Skógfell and

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The excessive breeding of mice on a heated island is resulting in them devouring seabirds. Measures will be taken to eliminate them.

The news from South Africa’s CAPE TOWN reports that a colony of mice, unknowingly brought to a remote island close Antarctica two centuries ago, is now multiplying rapidly due to changes in the climate. This has led to severe consequences such as the destruction of seabird populations and significant damage to the reserve’s one-of-a-kind range

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“In anticipation of April’s total solar eclipse, companies are preparing special celestial-inspired treats such as doughnuts and beer.”

Craft beer inspired by the eclipse, accessories and decorations, and doughnuts showcasing the sun’s disappearance using buttercream icing. As April 8’s complete solar eclipse approaches, companies are preparing for the astronomical phenomenon that will darken the skies along a wide path across North America. There are plenty of unique eclipse-safe glasses available for purchase, along

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In the United States, the utilization of batteries and renewable sources such as wind and solar power are crucial components in addressing climate change.

In the Arizona desert, a Danish firm is constructing a large-scale solar energy project with storage batteries that collect and redistribute power from the sunlight during periods of reduced production. Using renewable energy sources like batteries is a rapidly expanding solution to combat climate change. Mads Nipper, CEO of Ørsted, stated that solar farms and

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SpaceX was almost done testing their massive rocket but unfortunately lost the spacecraft towards the end of the test.

On Thursday, SpaceX attempted to complete an hour-long test flight of its powerful rocket for the third time. However, the spacecraft was ultimately unsuccessful during its descent back to Earth. The company reported losing communication with Starship as it approached its destination of a water landing in the Indian Ocean. The first-stage booster also experienced

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