Russians will be using electricity generated by a floating nuclear power
station sooner than expected. In recent months, officials have been discussing
plans to build a ship to supply Pevek in eastern Siberia with electricity
beginning in 2001 (This Week, 4 October, p 22). Now the defence ministry has
given permission to convert the Ural, a nuclear-powered research and survey
vessel, to supply 25 megawatts of power to coastal areas in Russia鈥檚 far eastern
territories from late 1998.
More from New Scientist
Explore the latest news, articles and features
Humans
Stunning collection of prehistoric engravings found in Spanish cave
News
Humans
British Iron Age ‘king’ who prompted Roman invasion was probably a woman
News
91色情片
Toothbrush that emits electricity may more effectively prevent gum disease
News
Twisteddoodles on scientific equipment training
Regulars
Popular articles
Trending New Scientist articles