US Boiling-Water Nuclear Reactors to Run on Next-Gen Fuel, Boosting Power Output Global Nuclear Fuel (GNF), a GE Vernova-led alliance with Hitachi, has announced the launch of a groundbreaking innovation that is set to revolutionize the nuclear energy sector in the United States. This strategic collaboration aims to implement next-generation fuel technology in boiling-water nuclear […]
New concrete battery delivers 10x energy boost, turns buildings into giant power banks
Concrete Battery: Revolutionizing Energy Storage in Buildings Concrete has long built our cities, but researchers now see it as a future power player in a groundbreaking way. A recent innovation in the field of energy storage has paved the path for turning buildings into giant power banks, thanks to the development of a new concrete […]
Salt electrolyte helps aqueous zinc batteries achieve 93% capacity stability
Salt Electrolyte Propels Aqueous Zinc Batteries to 93% Capacity Stability Australian researchers have developed a dual-salt electrolyte to advance aqueous zinc batteries (AZBs). These batteries, known for their safety and low cost, have always faced challenges in maintaining high capacity stability over numerous charge-discharge cycles. However, with this groundbreaking innovation, the stability of AZBs has […]
US to convert retired coal mine into 350-megawatt nuclear fusion power plant
US to Convert Retired Coal Mine into 350-Megawatt Nuclear Fusion Power Plant The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) recently announced that it has issued a Letter of Intent to explore the feasibility of converting a retired coal mine into a cutting-edge 350-megawatt nuclear fusion power plant. This groundbreaking initiative marks a significant shift towards sustainable energy […]
Frozen energy unlocked: bending salty ice yields 1,000x stronger electricity
Frozen Energy Unlocked: Bending Salty Ice Yields 1,000x Stronger Electricity For most of us, ice is a hazard. It makes roads dangerously slippery and sidewalks treacherous to navigate. But what if this common frozen substance could be the key to unlocking a revolutionary new source of energy? Recent advancements in science and technology have revealed […]
World’s largest fusion reactor to install spectrometer to track high-energy neutrons
World’s Largest Fusion Reactor to Install Spectrometer to Track High-Energy Neutrons Scientists have almost completed the development of the High Resolution Neutron Spectrometer (HRNS). The system represents a significant leap forward in the field of nuclear fusion research. Recently, it has been announced that this cutting-edge technology will be installed in the world’s largest fusion […]
Tabletop neutrino laser could turn ghost particles into streams of energy
Tabletop Neutrino Laser: Turning Ghost Particles into Energy Trillions of ghostly particles called neutrinos stream through our bodies every second, slipping past atoms without a trace. These elusive particles have puzzled scientists for decades with their ability to pass through matter effortlessly. However, a groundbreaking innovation in the world of physics could change the game […]
US widens nuclear fuel production, advanced reactor development with new allocation
US DOE Boosts Nuclear Fuel Production and Advanced Reactor Development with New Allocation The Department of Energy (DOE) in the United States has taken a significant step to strengthen the country’s nuclear capabilities by widening its nuclear fuel production and advancing reactor development. This move comes at a crucial time when the global demand for […]
Plasma breakthrough: Scientists unlock magnetic secrets for stable nuclear fusion
Plasma Breakthrough: Scientists Unlock Magnetic Secrets for Stable Nuclear Fusion Researchers from South Korea have provided experimental proof of ‘multi-scale coupling’ in plasma. The study, a collaboration between the Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology and the Korea Institute of Fusion Energy, marks a significant milestone in the quest for stable nuclear fusion. This […]
Former nuclear site turned into 800 MWh giant battery to power 100,000 homes
Former Nuclear Site Transformed into 800 MWh Giant Battery Powering 100,000 Homes A former nuclear power generation site in Philippsburg is slated to host one of the most innovative energy projects of recent times. The transformation of this site into an 800 MWh giant battery promises to revolutionize the way we think about energy storage […]