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The Department of Energy Scholars Program
The Department of Energy (DOE) Scholars Program is now accepting applications for Summer 2016. The deadline is December 15, 2015. The program introduces students or recent college graduates to DOE's mission and operations. The DOE Scholars Program presents students with the opportunity to explore a federal career with DOE at various stages in their education. Must be US citizen. Open to undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate students.
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Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Lawrence Fellowships
The purpose of the Lawrence postdoctoral fellowships at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is to pursue cutting-edge science and stimulate cross-fertilization of ideas. The deadline to apply is November 1, 2015. Fellowships are awarded to candidates with exceptional talent, scientific track records, and potential for significant achievements. Typically two to four fellowships are awarded each year. Applicants must either be in the process of completing their PhD (within one year; employment may not start until PhD requirements have been verified), or have received their PhD degree within five years of being hired as a Lawrence Fellow.
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Netanyahu Rebukes UN Over Iran Accord
Carol E. Lee, Jay Solomon, and Joe Lauria, Wall Street Journal
October 1, 2015
Despite losing political ground to President Obama, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu condemns nuclear deal, says Tehran's threats have been met by 'utter silence' at global body.
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China's Nuclear Submarine Distraction
Robert Potter, The Diplomat
October 1, 2015
Although it is quite clear that the development of a modern navy is a core component of Chinese government policy, this initiative is presently stuck between competing efforts. Appearing to be powerful can sometimes distract from building the capability that generates power.
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New Report: Rising Nuclear Dangers: Assessing the Risk of Nuclear Use in the Euro-Atlantic Region
Nuclear Threat Initiative
September 28, 2015
The risk of nuclear weapons use in the Euro-Atlantic region is on the rise-and it is higher today than it has been since the end of the Cold War.
The report, Rising Nuclear Dangers: Assessing the Risk of Nuclear Use in the Euro-Atlantic Region, was based on the results of a survey of leading security experts from the United States, Russia, and Europe.
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South Africa Selling Nuclear Secrets to Russia?
My Broadband and Business Tech
September 28, 2015
DA shadow Minister of Energy Gordon Mackay said the Minister of Energy Tina Joemat-Pettersson has been caught withholding critical information regarding South Africa's proposed nuclear build programme.
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Can We Give Up Nuclear Power?
Park Jiyoung, The Asia Institute for Policy Studies
September 30, 2015
Public opinion expresses support for nuclear power generation, but also shows concerns over the safety of those programs. It is almost impossible to find an alternative unless we cut our power consumption by half. While alternatives are being explored, where do we go with nuclear power?
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The 20 Percenters: Nuclear Energy Faces Reality - and Its Likely Decline
Alan Neuhauser, US News
September 28, 2015
Nuclear energy, once a symbol of American ingenuity, the fulfillment of the futuristic promise of near-limitless electricity and near-zero emissions, may soon face an economic meltdown.
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