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Jim Smith

Professor of Environmental Science, University of Portsmouth
I am an expert in radioactive pollution of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, having worked on this since 1990. I have coordinated four multi-national projects on the environmental consequences of the Chernobyl accident and regularly work in the Chernobyl 30-km Exclusion Zone. I am lead author of a major book on the accident: Chernobyl: Catastrophe and Consequences and authored a key opinion piece in Nature in the wake of the Fukushima accident. I am a member of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Expert Group on the Chernobyl Cooling Pond, and have advised Fukushima Prefecture on the consequences of the 2011 accident. My and colleagues' research on the effects of wildlife at Chernobyl received worldwide media attention with the finding that wildlife is abundant in the abandoned areas around Chernobyl.

I am currently Professor of Environmental Science at Portsmouth University.

Fukushima to release contaminated water – an expert explains why this could be the best option

Jan 24, 2023 05:35 am UTC| Insights & Views

Over ten years ago, a tsunami triggered a disaster at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant on Japans east coast. After the accident, large amounts of radioactivity contaminated the ocean leading to the imposition of a...

Economy

Nvidia Faces French Antitrust Probe Over Potential Anti-Competitive Practices

French authorities raided Nvidias offices amidst a wider antitrust probe into alleged anti-competitive practices in the cloud-computing and graphics card sectors, raising industry-wide fairness and competition...

SEC Philippines to Unveil Critical Cryptocurrency Trading Guidelines Amid Rising Adoption

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Philippines unveils plans for cryptocurrency trading guidelines, assuring investors of a secure environment. CEO Emilio Aquino highlights a focus on innovation while mitigating...

GameStop Appoints Ryan Cohen as New CEO Who Will Work Without Pay

GameStop Corp. named Ryan Cohen as its new chief executive officer, and his appointment is taking effect immediately. The billionaire who founded Chewy, an e-commerce firm, has been promoted to the chief position in the...

Burger King Taiwan Introduces Bunless Options Amidst Mid-Autumn Barbecue Frenzy

Burger King Taiwan introduces four bunless burgers during the Mid-Autumn Festival, catering to the nations barbecue fervor: Bunless Double Beef, Quad Beef, Double Chicken, and Chicken Crisp. Embracing the Meat...

Interest rates: Monetary policy is always political as central banks opt to back the financial sector

As the Bank of Canada prepared to announce its decision on interest rates in early September, Tiff Macklem, the banks governor, received imploring letters from premiers spanning both the country and the political...

Politics

Ukraine war: Slovakia may be about to elect a government which plans to halt aid to Kyiv

Slovakians head to the polls on September 30 to elect a new parliament. The result will not only have a huge impact on the domestic affairs of this small central European state but also, beyond its borders, on the balance...

Ukraine and Russia traded barbs in the UN's top court over the legality of the invasion. What could happen next in the case?

In the days immediately following Russias invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the Ukrainian government filed a case against Moscow in the UNs highest court, the International Court of Justice. Ukraine accuses Russia...

In fractious debate, GOP candidates find common ground on cause of inflation woes and need for school choice

It was a night in which even the great communicator himself may have struggled to be heard. At the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California on Sept. 27, 2023, seven Republican candidates looking to become the...

Ukraine recap: Ukraine and allies maintain optimism despite slow progress on the battlefield

At a press conference after talks with the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky, this afternoon, Nato secretary general Jens Stoltenberg sounded like a man determined to take a glass half full attitude when he said that...

Shutdowns are a uniquely American drama − in the UK, it's just not Parliament's cup of tea

When it comes to shutdowns, the U.S. is very much an exception rather than the rule. Save for a last-minute spending deal in Congress on Oct. 1, 2023, hundreds of thousands of federal employees will be furloughed and...

Science

A search for links between two of the universe's most spectacular phenomena has come up empty – for now

Every so often, astronomers glimpse an intense flash of radio waves from space a flash that lasts only instants but puts out as much energy in a millisecond as the Sun does in a few years. The origin of these fast radio...

Temporary carbon storage in forests has climate value — but we need to get the accounting right

Forests and other natural carbon reservoirs play an important role in slowing and potentially reversing the effects of climate change. But any carbon stored in nature is vulnerable to either natural or human-caused...

Just 3 Nobel Prizes cover all of science – how research is done today poses a challenge for these prestigious awards

Ive been primarily an experimental chemist the kind of person who goes into the laboratory and mixes and stirs chemicals since the beginning of my career in 1965. Today, and for the past 15 years, Im a full-time...

Your microbes live on after you die − a microbiologist explains how your necrobiome recycles your body to nourish new life

Each human body contains a complex community of trillions of microorganisms that are important for your health while youre alive. These microbial symbionts help you digest food, produce essential vitamins, protect you from...

Citizen scientists collect more nature data than ever, showing us where common and threatened species live

Citizen science isnt new anymore. For decades, keen amateur naturalists have been gathering data about nature and the environment around them and sharing it. But what is new is the rate at which citizen scientists are...

Technology

Virtual reality can help emergency services navigate the complexities of real-life crises

The UK has experienced several terrorist attacks, from the 2005 London bombings, to the devastating events at Manchester Arena and London Bridge in 2017. These tragic incidents not only resulted in the loss of innocent...

PlayStation Chief Jim Ryan to Retire; Hiroki Totoki Named Successor

Sony Group Corporation announces PlayStation CEO Jim Ryans retirement in March 2024, heralding a transition to new leadership under Hiroki Totoki. Ryan is currently working as Sony Interactive Entertainment LLCs (SIE)...

OpenAI's ChatGPT Now Surfs Web for Real-Time Information Access

OpenAI unveils an upgraded ChatGPT that can browse the internet, offering users real-time, authoritative information and enhanced data coverage from various sources. OpenAI, which is backed by Microsoft, said on...

Does AI have a right to free speech? Only if it supports our right to free thought

The world has witnessed breathtaking advances in generative artificial intelligence (AI), with ChatGPT being one of the best known examples. To prevent harm and misuse of the technology, politicians are now considering...

Lagos building collapses: we used machine learning to show where and why they happen

Building collapses have become a major menace in Lagos, Nigeria. Lagos is the business hub of the country and has its largest seaport and airport. With an estimated population of 15.4 million, it is the largest city in...

Digital Currency

FxWirePro- Top altcoins for the day (Strength index) (COMPUSD)

PayPal, Crypto.com, Paxos Team Up for PayPal USD Integration

SEC Delays Bitcoin ETF Decisions; BlackRock, Invesco Proposals Affected

Law

We should use Australia's environment laws to protect our 'living wonders' from new coal and gas projects

Juries that don't understand forensic science can send innocent people to prison − a short training video could help

Online safety bill: why making the UK the 'safest place to go online' is not as easy as the government claims

Life

Peloton, Lululemon Unveil Apparel Partnership, Igniting Market Excitement

McDonald's Unveils 'Game Changer' McCrispy Chicken Burger in Australian Outlets

Krispy Kreme, Tim Hortons, Wendy’s, Dunkin’ Reveals Free Coffee, Big Discounts on National Coffee Day

Nature

The green energy surge still isn't enough for 1.5 degrees. We'll have to overshoot, adapt and soak up carbon dioxide

One in six UK species threatened with extinction – here's what we could lose (plus how to save them)

Why does a plane look and feel like it’s moving more slowly than it actually is?

Sports

Tottenham Hotspur Launches Fan Token to Boost Engagement via Socios.com Blockchain Partnership

Nike Posts Solid Profit Amid Challenges; Earnings Glitter, Yet Miss Analysts’ Targets

Jordan Brand Resale Value Dips; Competitors See Growth, Investors Wary

Technical Analysis

FxWirePro :GBP/NZD extends fall , poised for further downside

FxWirePro : EUR/NZD downtrend extends ,eyes 23.6% fib support

FxWirePro: GBP/AUD drops below 1.9000 level, heads deeper into bear territory

Market Data

McDonald's Unveils 'Game Changer' McCrispy Chicken Burger in Australian Outlets

What causes lithium-ion battery fires? Why are they so intense? And how should they be fought? An expert explains

Krispy Kreme, Tim Hortons, Wendy’s, Dunkin’ Reveals Free Coffee, Big Discounts on National Coffee Day

PayPal Files for NFT Marketplace Patent for Purchase and Transfer System

SEC Delays Bitcoin ETF Decisions; BlackRock, Invesco Proposals Affected

Nike Posts Solid Profit Amid Challenges; Earnings Glitter, Yet Miss Analysts’ Targets

The green energy surge still isn't enough for 1.5 degrees. We'll have to overshoot, adapt and soak up carbon dioxide

Ukraine war: Slovakia may be about to elect a government which plans to halt aid to Kyiv

SEC Philippines to Unveil Critical Cryptocurrency Trading Guidelines Amid Rising Adoption

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