New tests for safer reactors

Operating a nuclear reactor causes progressive microstructural changes in the alloys used in cladding, and that can hurt the materials’ integrity.

Nukes give a hydrogen boost

The “hydrogen economy” is here and available and could begin commercial production in this decade, a scientist said.

Code in supply chain a threat

Agencies that focus on national security data and programs need to do more to secure their information technology supply chains, a government watchdog said.

Survey: Malicious attack costs grow

Criminal and malicious attacks accounted for 37% of corporate data breaches in 2011, a 6% rise from 2010, a new study said.