Britain leads race to make nuclear waste safe for 100,000 years
by Robin McKie Observer science editor from Environment | The Guardian on (#13W71)
Boost for UK's power industry promised by revolutionary cement
British scientists are designing a revolutionary cement that could withstand the impact of intense radiation for thousands of years. The project could prove vital in dealing with the challenges of Britain's proposed expansion of its nuclear industry.
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