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Ripples From Japan Earthquake Felt In Space

Researchers say that the 9.0 magnitude Japan earthquake of March 2011 was so strong that soundwaves were picked up directly in space.

Japan Earthquake Released Stress Causing Tsunami, Study

Researchers have discovered that the massive 2011 earthquake in Japan released nearly all of the stress that had built up along the plate boundary in that region.

More Fukushima Cancer Deaths Than Predicted, Study

Scientists warn that the number of cancer deaths resulting from the Fukushima disaster could be closer to 1,000 than the 125 predicted.

Japan’s Fish Still Radioactive One Year After Fukushima, Study

18 months after the Fukushima Dai-ichi disaster, the vast majority of fish caught off the northeast coast of Japan remain below limits for seafood consumption, according to one study.

23 Nuclear Power Plants In Tsunami Hot Spots

Researchers have identified 23 atomic power plants that are more prone to suffering the effects of a tsunami.

2011 Japan Earthquake Linked To Spike In Cardiovascular Events

Researchers from Tohoku University have shown a sharp increase in the incidence of cardiovascular conditions soon after the Japanese earthquake and tsunami of March 11, 2011.

Fukushima Disaster Caused Mutant Butterflies, Study

Japanese researchers have found mutations in butterflies in the Fukushima region, signaling early changes to the local ecosystem after the March 2011 disaster.

OPINION: Japan’s Nuclear Restarts Not A Done Deal

Despite the challenges, Ryan Schaffer says there remains a strong case to be made for nuclear energy in Japan, as its reactors are being replaced primarily by fossil fuels.

Fukushima: Low Radiation Exposure, But High Psychological Distress

Fukushima residents suffered from low levels of cesium exposure while TEPCO workers suffered from high levels of psychological distress after the disaster, say two reports published in JAMA.