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 […]
World’s largest nuclear reactor gets powerful exhaust to endure asteroid-level heat
World’s Largest Nuclear Reactor Gets Powerful Exhaust to Endure Asteroid-Level Heat A prototype of an outer vertical target for the ITER fusion reactor’s divertor has been developed to withstand temperatures that could match those experienced during the impact of an asteroid. The divertor is a crucial component of the reactor responsible for extracting the extreme […]
US ditches steel in first nuclear reactor parts, turning to cutting-edge 3D printing
US Embraces Cutting-Edge 3D Printing Over Steel in Nuclear Reactor Parts Manufacturing A novel construction method is taking shape in East Tennessee, where massive, custom-printed molds are revolutionizing the production of nuclear reactor parts. The United States is leading the charge in embracing 3D printing technology to create intricate components for its first-of-its-kind nuclear reactor. […]
Turning mercury into gold? Nuclear reactor may revive ancient dream of alchemy
Turning Mercury into Gold? Nuclear Reactor May Revive Ancient Dream of Alchemy Ever since the discovery of alchemy, or since humans thought gold was a precious object, there has been a fascination with the idea of turning base metals like mercury into gold. While alchemy is often viewed as a mystical and pseudoscientific pursuit, recent […]
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 […]
Canada’s 300 MW nuclear reactor to get turbine, generator to power 300,000 homes
Canada’s 300 MW Nuclear Reactor to Power 300,000 Homes: A Leap Towards Sustainable Energy The GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy BWRX-300 small modular reactor (SMR) project in Canada will revolutionize the country’s energy landscape. With the installation of a turbine and generator, this 300 MW nuclear reactor is set to power 300,000 homes, marking a […]
Sam Altman’s Oklo teams with Kiewit to build advanced 75MW nuclear power plant
Sam Altman’s Oklo Teams with Kiewit to Build Advanced 75MW Nuclear Power Plant Oklo, a prominent company in the field of advanced nuclear reactors, has recently made a significant move towards the construction of a cutting-edge 75MW nuclear power plant. The company has announced the selection of Kiewit Nuclear Solutions as the lead constructor for […]
Google and Westinghouse unleash AI to build nuclear reactors faster than ever
Google and Westinghouse Revolutionize Nuclear Reactor Construction with AI In a first-of-its-kind move, Westinghouse Electric Company and Google Cloud have teamed up to leverage artificial intelligence technologies for the construction of nuclear reactors. This groundbreaking partnership aims to streamline the design and building processes, ultimately leading to faster and more efficient deployment of nuclear power […]
US state nears launch of first nuclear reactor in 30 years to boost clean water supply
US State Nears Launch of First Nuclear Reactor in 30 Years to Boost Clean Water Supply A molten salt reactor is inching closer to completion in Texas to address the state’s most pressing needs – clean water supply. This innovative project marks a significant milestone as it represents the first nuclear reactor to be launched […]
World’s first nuclear reactor producing 200 tons of hydrogen daily launched in US
World’s First Nuclear Reactor Producing 200 Tons of Hydrogen Daily Launched in US In a significant advancement for integrated clean energy systems, NuScale Power Corporation, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy, has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by launching the world’s first nuclear reactor capable of producing a staggering 200 tons of hydrogen daily. […]