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West Lake Landfill Fire Close to Nuclear Waste: Radiation Danger?

November 19, 2015 by Judy Haar 5 Comments

West Lake Landfill Fire below the surface is nearing nuclear waste. How could this happen, and what are the dangers associated with burning radiation?

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Steam Plume from Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant: What Does It Mean?

January 6, 2014 by Judy Haar 2 Comments

Steam Plume from Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant: What Does It Mean?

Does the steam plume rising from the Fukushima Nuclear Plant mean there’s another meltdown in progress, or is the reason for the change less ominous?

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Fukushima’s Radioactive Ocean Plume Heading Towards You

November 17, 2013 by Judy Haar 9 Comments

Fukushima’s Radioactive Ocean Plume Heading Towards You

You’ve seen the scary pictures of the Fukushima radiation plume – but is the nuclear material heading towards the United States actually dangerous?

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Fukushima: Radioactive Water Leaking From Containment Tanks

August 25, 2013 by Judy Haar Leave a Comment

Fukushima: Radioactive Water Leaking From Containment Tanks

Fukushima reactor leak site cleanup crews, trying to stop the contaminated water currently flowing into the ocean, are considering a novel solution: Ice.

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U.S. Nuclear Plants Vulnerable to Threats: Fact or Fiction?

August 19, 2013 by Judy Haar 4 Comments

U.S. Nuclear Plants Vulnerable to Threats: Fact or Fiction?

Are nuclear power plants a security threat in today’s high-risk environment? Not as much as the vulnerable nuclear testing facilities at our universities.

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North Korea’s Nuclear Testing: How Big Was The Bomb?

February 27, 2013 by Judy Haar Leave a Comment

North Korea’s Nuclear Testing: How Big Was The Bomb?

North Korea’s bombs are becoming more powerful, and its rocket propulsion systems are becoming more sophisticated. Will NK present a danger to the U.S.?

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A Bomb From North Korea – Real or Not?

January 29, 2013 by Judy Haar Leave a Comment

A Bomb From North Korea – Real or Not?

Is the ever-present threat of a nuclear strike from North Korea a genuine concern? As N.K. improves missile technology and refines uranium, the level of risk increases.

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Curious About Curiosity? Getting Around Mars with Nuclear Power

August 14, 2012 by Judy Haar 7 Comments

Curious About Curiosity? Getting Around Mars with Nuclear Power

How is the Curiosity Rover getting around Mars? NASA’s Mars Science Lab runs on a nuclear-powered space battery.

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A Fusion Reactor Powered by Plasma: Cheap, Safe, and Clean

July 27, 2012 by Judy Haar

A Fusion Reactor Powered by Plasma: Cheap, Safe, and Clean

A reader questions the temperature and viability of plasma as an energy source. Decoded Science Nuclear Scientist Judy Haar explains.

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Japan Needs Power. What is the Plan to Deal With Electrical Shortages?

June 14, 2012 by Judy Haar Leave a Comment

Japan Needs Power. What is the Plan to Deal With Electrical Shortages?

Japan’s Prime Minister is considering reopening two nuclear reactors to ease the pain of the current power shortage crisis.

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