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Blasted into 1.9 billion-year-old stable bedrock in Eurajoki, southwest Finland, the geological repository for spent nuclear waste -- dubbed Onkalo which means "cave" in Finnish -- is nearly ready to start operations.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
Moscow last month also deployed its nuclear-capable ballistic missile -- dubbed Oreshnik -- for only the third time of the invasion.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
Under the new project, dubbed Project Lightwell, the companies said Thursday they will deploy a global force of 20,000 engineers, supported by advanced artificial intelligence, to establish a trusted enterprise clearinghouse.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
Despite its vivid blue appearance, the water at the quarry - dubbed the Blue Lagoon - is highly alkaline and potentially harmful, with a pH level comparable to bleach.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
Dunstaple was dubbed the forts et origo of the triadic craze, the ‘fount and origin’ of what the French called ‘the English countenance’.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
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