Financing new nuclear power stations is difficult enough at the best of times. Fukushima will make the maths even harder for years to come.
March, 2011
Radiation fears drive journos out of Japan, others vow to stay
Australian journalists are abandoning field coverage of the earthquake and tsunami devastation and flying out of Japan, as radiation fears from quake-hit nuclear reactors worsen.
Maley: can Japan survive a market chain-reaction?
As Japan battles to avert a major nuclear disaster at the Fukushima nuclear plant, many are questioning whether the Japanese government is providing the necessary leadership, writes Karen Maley.
Gillard’s about to bomb out where Rudd didn’t
The Australian government is set to pass legislation that woefully fails to ban cluster munitions as has been agreed with the international community, writes Nicholas Taylor.
Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: Japan, nuclear power, fear and misinformation
Crikey readers have their say.
Libya’s opposition needs our help now
Libya will not be Iraq or Vietnam, but if the West averts its eyes it could be Sarajevo or even Rwanda.
Morning Market Report: Markets recover after a horror 24 hours
The market is recovering its poise after the 10.5% fall on the Japanese market yesterday.
Daily Proposition: Snuggle up to the movies
With television screens becoming larger, sofas becoming comfier, and snacking options becoming infinite, it’s never been a better time to combine all of these into an enjoyable activity known as the movie marathon.
Media briefs: Guardian v WikiLeaks … Nine’s nuclear map hoax …
The latest in the Guardian v WikiLeaks, the scary nuclear graph on Nine News is a hoax, Fairfax sued for one billion dollars and other media news.
Video of the Day: Surveying the aftermath in Shintona
This sad, haunting and beautifully shot pastiche of photographs and footage captures what is left of the town of Shintona, one of the areas worst affected by Japan’s tsunami.
Crikey Says: Crikey says: a word from the experts
Today Crikey runs the final extract from the The Science of Climate Change — Questions and Answers, a report published by the Australian Academy of Science.
PHOTO GALLERY 
Winners of the 2011 Brit Insurance Design Awards
A stylish energy efficient lightbulb took the top gong in this year’s Brit Insurance Design Awards. Other winners include an Open Air library and robotically produced wooden chairs.
What’s radiation poisoning like? And other Japan questions
As Japan rushes to stop nuclear meltdown and limit the exposure of radioactive material to its citizens, how do evacuees know if they’ve been exposed? Also, what will the government do with all the debris from buildings? Slate explains.
Will news apps reinvent journalism or fade into nostalgia?
News apps for tablet PCs have been touted as potential saviours of the flailing newspaper industry. However some experts say they have a limited shelf life, reports Josh Halliday.
Rethinking the private vs public school debate
Advocates of government funding for private schools may argue governments save money by subsidizing students. In reality, however, the cost to government of educating students in public or Catholic schools is roughly the same, says Chris Bonnor.
Guns, germs and gramophones: reflecting on the first Linguistic Survey of India
In the 1920’s a small number of Indians got to participate in a historic event – the first ever Linguistic Survey of India. Nowadays there is something deeply moving about listening to their voices, writes Aung Si.
Japan’s nuclear crisis: the technical facts
A fire broke out in reactor 4 at the troubled Fukushima nuclear plant this morning. Michael R James summarises exactly what has happened — from explosions to failed cooling attempts — at Japan’s quake-affected nuclear plants.
travel Telling your nickels from your New York nonsense
New York: a town of rude cab drivers, rich Gossip Girl types and super size meals, right? Samantha Kodila found the truth even better than the stereotypes.
film reviews The Rite movie review — low impact exorcising
No balanced cinematic diet is complete without the occasional burst of cinematic exorcising. Starring Anthony Hopkins, The Rite is the latest “power of Christ compels you!” thriller — but it’s largely a drab and uneventful experience, writes Luke Buckmaster.
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How a nuclear reactor works
If you’re struggling to understand exactly why the Japanese nuclear reactors needs to be covered in sea water and how nuclear rods remain protected inside a nuclear reactor, then check out this clever graphic.
Q and A’s “ambush” on Gillard — what’s the big deal?
Monday night’s episode of Q and A, in which Julian Assange unexpectedly confronted Julia Gillard via a pre-recorded message, has sparked some. controversy. However it was a reasonable opportunity for a citizen to face his accuser, writes Jeremy Sear.
The Pakistan dilemma
The UK government is planning to double overseas aid to Pakistan to more than £445 million. The country could clearly use it but supporting Muslims is making Christians angry, writes Richard Farmer.
