Nuclear research facility opened in Sheffield

Posted on 10 Sep 2015 by Fred Tongue

University of Sheffield has opened its new £3m nuclear research facility, Materials for Innovative Disposition from Advanced Separations (MIDAS).

The new facility has come about as part of government plans to expand the us of nuclear power in the UK. The site will focus on researching and developing new, safe techniques and technologies to dispose of radioactive waste. Britain is a world leader in nuclear power – from construction to…

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