The Science Media Centre of Japan continues to issue English language updates from Japanese scientists and experts as the situation […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Outside the evacuation zone: Health effects of low dose radiation
Media coverage and commentary on the crisis in Japan’s Fukeshima Daiichi nuclear plant has focused intensely on possible acute effects […]
Continue readingFukushima – Projections for a radioactive plume
Our colleagues at the UK SMC gathered the comments below. Journalists are free to use these quotes directly in their […]
Continue readingExperts on Japan’s nuclear crisis and analysis of the earthquake
The UK and Japan Science Media Centres wrapped up comment from scientists overnight on the nuclear situation in Japan. Contact […]
Continue readingUPDATE: Experts on Japan’s nuclear reactor crisis
Australian nuclear experts respond to the damage to several Japanese reactors in the wake of Friday’s 8.9 earthquake in Japan. […]
Continue readingJapan’s nuclear crisis – Q&A with experts
Japanese nuclear authorities continue their efforts to avert nuclear meltdown at the Fukushima earthquake-damaged power plant. The following Q&A backgrounder […]
Continue readingFukushima reactor breach: radiation and health effects
AusSMC: As the situation unfolds following the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, experts look at the health effects of exposure […]
Continue readingExperts on Japanese nuclear power plant explosion
The Japanese Government is struggling to cool its Fukushima nuclear power plant following a dramatic explosion at the plant which […]
Continue readingExperts: Japan quake – no relation to Christchurch
Japan is dealing with a damaged nuclear reactor, widespread fires and the impact of a devastating tsunami in the wake […]
Continue readingJapan’s 8.8M earthquake – Q&A with UK-based scientists
UK SMC: Answers to questions from journalists provided by the UK Science Media Centre… Is there any relation to Christchurch […]
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