US’ first privately-funded nuclear fuel recycling facility to be opened by Oklo Oklo Inc., a nuclear technology company, has announced plans to build the nation’s first privately-funded nuclear fuel recycling facility. This groundbreaking initiative represents a significant milestone in the advancement of sustainable energy solutions in the United States. The facility, which will be located […]
Europe’s first 300 MW small nuclear power plant to be built in Poland
Europe’s first 300 MW small nuclear power plant to be built in Poland Poland is preparing to lead Europe in a new era of clean energy. State-run energy companies PGE and PGNiG have joined forces to construct Europe’s first 300 MW small modular reactor (SMR) nuclear power plant. This groundbreaking project marks a significant milestone […]
US abandons solar project to restart 615MWe nuclear plant
US Abandons Solar Project to Restart 615MWe Nuclear Plant US-based NextEra Energy has formally requested that federal regulators restore the grid connection rights for a long-abandoned solar project in order to divert the resources towards restarting a 615MWe nuclear plant. This decision marks a significant shift in the country’s energy strategy, emphasizing the prioritization of […]
US secures nuclear fuel supply with domestic enrichment facility deal
US Secures Nuclear Fuel Supply with Domestic Enrichment Facility Deal The Department of Energy (DOE) of the United States has signed a lease with General Atomics to establish a domestic uranium enrichment facility in the country. This groundbreaking deal marks a significant milestone in ensuring a stable and reliable supply of nuclear fuel for the […]
US engineer explores sponge-like nuclear reactor shield to resist earthquakes
Sponge-Like Nuclear Reactor Shield: Innovation Against Earthquakes A researcher in the United States is trying to develop a new technology to make nuclear reactors safer in the face of seismic activity. The innovative idea involves creating a sponge-like shield that can absorb and dissipate the energy generated by earthquakes, potentially preventing catastrophic meltdowns and radioactive […]
Idaho National Lab enlists Amazon cloud to build autonomous nuclear reactors
Idaho National Lab Teams Up with Amazon Cloud to Develop Autonomous Nuclear Reactors The U.S. is throwing its full technological weight behind nuclear energy, and artificial intelligence is playing a crucial role in reshaping the future of this industry. Idaho National Laboratory (INL), a leading nuclear research facility, has recently made a groundbreaking move by […]
China hits hypersonic jackpot with rare zirconium discovery in ancient lakebeds
China Hits Hypersonic Jackpot with Rare Zirconium Discovery in Ancient Lakebeds Zirconium, the metal extracted from the mineral zircon, is a high-demand product across the globe due to its versatile applications in various industries such as aerospace, nuclear reactors, and jewelry. Recently, China made a groundbreaking discovery of rare zirconium deposits in ancient lakebeds, propelling […]
US firm develops nuclear electromagnetic pump to support molten salt reactors
US Firm Develops Nuclear Electromagnetic Pump to Support Molten Salt Reactors A New York-based nuclear energy firm has reached a key milestone with its prototype induction electromagnetic pump designed to support molten salt reactors. This groundbreaking technology has the potential to revolutionize the way we approach nuclear energy production, offering a more efficient and cost-effective […]
Breakthrough ‘secret alloy’ helps US slash nuclear waste disposal time by 20+ years
Breakthrough ‘Secret Alloy’ Revolutionizes US Nuclear Waste Disposal, Slashing Time by Over 20 Years A redesigned carrier for spent nuclear fuel has been implemented at the Savannah River Site, marking a significant milestone in the realm of nuclear waste disposal. This innovative solution, featuring a groundbreaking ‘secret alloy,’ has the potential to reshape the landscape […]
Scientists bombard super alloy at 1112°F to test nuclear reactor resilience
Researchers at the Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) are studying a special type of material called a super alloy, designed to withstand extreme conditions within nuclear reactors. In a recent groundbreaking experiment, scientists at CNL bombarded this super alloy at a scorching temperature of 1112°F to test its resilience under intense heat and pressure. Super alloys […]