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Nuclear energy — safe and secure?

Nature Materials volume 7, pages 686–687 (2008)Cite this article

The present revival in nuclear technology is prompting concerns about its safe use. Nature Materials talks to Tomihiro Taniguchi, Deputy Director General at the International Atomic Energy Agency, responsible for nuclear safety and security.

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Heber, J. Nuclear energy — safe and secure?. Nature Mater 7, 686–687 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1038/nmat2258

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