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Learn about fundamental research approaches for the Fukushima Daiichi decommissioning and debris management in this 13-minute lecture segment from the 113th Kyoto University Marunouchi Seminar. Explore how alpha-emitting actinides present both threats and benefits to humanity, from their role in radioactive waste management to breakthrough cancer treatments. Discover how uranium-233's decay product, actinium-225, shows promising results in treating metastatic cancers through drug delivery systems. Understand the challenges of studying minute quantities of nuclear materials and the research needed to reduce long-lived radioactive waste management from million-year to 200-year timeframes. Gain insights into the academic framework needed for alpha-emitting elements, particularly in context of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident debris research and workforce development.