[en] The changes modern society is undergoing also affect the scientific world which must adapt to new forms of producing knowledge. The text of this article reproduces the lecture which the researcher Emilio Munoz recently gave at the CSN. advocating a model on which science, technology and society may act in harmony. (Author)

[en] Since it was set up in 1973, the bussines activities of Equipos Nucleares have adapted to Spanish and international market demands. This article describes its history, its resources, it work and its future prospects centering around the nuclear product, both in component manufacturing and in maintenance services. (Author)

[en] The concept of the energy amplifier devised by the research Carlo Rubbia is described in this article; the authors also relate the opportunities for using it to produce energy and the advantages of this capability to regenerate fuel whilst reducing the toxicity of waste to one ten-thousandth of that from conventional nuclear power plants. (Author) 9 refs

[en] How does society perceive radiation risks?. Is there any logic underlying those perceptions?.The article describes the results of a cross-cultural survey on radiological risk perception applied to a representative sample of the Spanish population. This study has been carried out in the framework of a research project subsidized by the European Union and the CSN. (Author) 16 refs

[en] Since June 2002, Cofrentes has been operating at an authorised thermal power rating of 3,184 MW, 110% of the original power. This is the highest power increased reached in Spain until now. The article summarises the most significant aspects of this power increase project (APE-110%) and its evaluation by the Nuclear Safety Council. (Author)

[en] (Study of the Nuclear Power Sector in the Context of the Energy Study in Catalonia to the 2020 Horizon) prepared by the same authors, which analyses the characteristics of the nuclear sector in Catalonia. This an other studies has provided the basis for the preparation of the Pla de l'Energia a Catalunya a l'Horitzo de l'Any 2010 (Catalonia Energy Plan to the 2010 Horizon). (Author)

[en] On the following pages we have reproduced the closing address presented by the President of the Senate, Javier Rojo in the closing ceremony for the course The Role of Regulation Organisations in Advanced Societies, carried out at San Lorenzo del El Escorial, Madrid, between the 19th and 23rd of July, 2004 and organised by the CSN. (Author)

[en] The CSN has recently procured a latest generation computer to address its future design requirements. In order to present it to the readers, this articles sets out the concepts of the latest computerization technologies, making historical references to the evolution of the different architectures and different computers with similar performance available on the market. Mention is also made to areas where parallel design is, or may be, highly important in the future. (Author)

[en] Basic definition contained in the Living PSA concept are described, along with a program of activities and work organization that would be needed to implement that concept. Some characteristics of a Living PSA program which appears as important for success are also discussed. Finally, they are described some technical aspects that would be necessary to get to a future stable and mature program which could accomplish its objective of helping to improve and to make more rational the nuclear power plant operational safety. (Author) 15 refs

[en] The area between the reactor building and the external wall of a nuclear power station could be affected in case of a severe accident with repercussion in the outside. The article describes a series of robotics machines which could be used for building recognition, transmission improvement, civil works and for the making of a radiologic cartography in this area. (Author)