This leisurely rural existence is restful in only the most superficial ways: two members of the family suffer from radiation sickness and have been ordered not to work hard.

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Bigelow says that in the three most important measures of a space station's viability--volume, ability to take impact and radiation protection--his expandable systems work much better than traditional hard-sided metal habitats.

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While Tokyo Electric Power Company (Tepco) has been grappling to bring the crisis under control, it has been hard to predict the extent of damage caused to the plant and also to the surrounding areas because of radiation leaks.

BBC: Japan debt outlook cut to negative on rebuilding costs