US Project Funded to Test Long-Lasting Nuclear Fuel for Small, Remote Reactor Scientists at the Missouri Science and Technology (S&T) university are partnering with the Oak Ridge National Laboratory to test a new, long-lasting nuclear fuel that could revolutionize small, remote reactor operations. The project, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects […]
America’s first modular nuclear reactor begins construction near Idaho labÂ
America’s First Modular Nuclear Reactor Begins Construction Near Idaho Lab U.S. startup Aalo Atomics has broken ground on the nation’s first experimental extra modular nuclear reactor near the Idaho National Laboratory. This groundbreaking project marks a significant milestone in the field of nuclear energy and has the potential to revolutionize the way we think about […]
Google inks historic US deal to buy Gen IV nuclear power for data centers
Google Inks Historic US Deal to Buy Gen IV Nuclear Power for Data Centers Google has announced the first power purchase agreement (PPA) between a U.S. utility and an advanced nuclear technology provider, forging a groundbreaking deal that could revolutionize the way data centers are powered. This historic agreement sees Google partnering with Tennessee Valley […]
Rolls-Royce boss says nuclear-powered AI could make it UK’s top company: Report
Rolls-Royce Aims to Lead as UK’s Top Company with Nuclear-Powered AI British luxury automaker Rolls-Royce has set its sights on becoming the UK’s most valuable company. The company’s CEO, Warren East, believes that a strategic shift towards nuclear-powered artificial intelligence could pave the way for Rolls-Royce to achieve this ambitious goal. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies, […]
Inside CHSN01: China’s high-strength steel powering next-gen fusion reactors
Inside CHSN01: China’s High-Strength Steel Powering Next-Gen Fusion Reactors For decades, fusion projects such as the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) have relied on groundbreaking materials to withstand the extreme conditions necessary for nuclear fusion. One such material making waves in the field is CHSN01, a high-strength steel developed in China that is paving the […]
‘Cost curse’: China’s $2 per watt nuclear plants highlight US, France cost woes
Cost Curse: China’s $2 per Watt Nuclear Plants Highlight US, France Cost Woes One of the problems associated with tapping nuclear energy is the high costs associated with building and operating nuclear power plants. In recent years, China has emerged as a frontrunner in the nuclear energy sector by successfully constructing nuclear power plants at […]
Autonomous nuclear reactors’ plan gets US boost with Amazon’s tech for next-gen designs
Autonomous Nuclear Reactors’ Plan Gets US Boost with Amazon’s Tech for Next-Gen Designs Idaho National Laboratory (INL) and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have established a collaboration to use cutting-edge technology in the development of autonomous nuclear reactors. This partnership marks a significant step forward in the realm of nuclear energy, combining the expertise of INL […]
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 […]
US supercomputer trains AI on 53 million nuclear docs for faster plant approvals
US Supercomputer Trains AI on 53 Million Nuclear Docs for Faster Plant Approvals The Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), headed by the Department of Energy, have penned a remarkable milestone in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI) and nuclear energy. By harnessing the power of Summit, the world’s fastest supercomputer, ORNL has embarked on a […]
France plans Bitcoin mining to use surplus nuclear energy
France Plans Bitcoin Mining to Utilize Surplus Nuclear Energy France, known for its advanced nuclear energy capabilities, is now venturing into a new territory by planning to use surplus nuclear energy for Bitcoin mining. This innovative approach aims to leverage the excess power generated by nuclear plants during periods of low demand to establish mining […]