World’s First Nuclear Microreactor Test Bed Launches at Idaho National Laboratory The race to dominate next-gen nuclear power just hit ignition at Idaho’s Demonstration of Microreactor Innovation for Clean Energy (DIME) facility. The recent launch of the world’s first nuclear microreactor test bed marks a significant milestone in the pursuit of advanced nuclear technologies. Microreactors […]
Watts in waste? US tech could recycle spent nuclear fuel to power deep space missions
Watts in Waste? US Tech Could Recycle Spent Nuclear Fuel to Power Deep Space Missions A US research team is developing a safer, more efficient method to recycle used nuclear fuel, potentially unlocking a new energy source for deep space missions. The concept of recycling spent nuclear fuel is not new, but the process has […]
New nuclear fuel cladding survive 3,452°F, 6 times hotter than normal reactors
Breakthrough in Nuclear Technology: New Nuclear Fuel Cladding Survives 3,452°F A San Diego-based firm has achieved a breakthrough in the development and testing of a cutting-edge nuclear fuel cladding that can withstand temperatures as high as 3,452°F. This remarkable advancement is a game-changer in the field of nuclear energy, as traditional reactors can typically only […]
‘Chernobyl-style’ nuclear disaster: Russia warns Israel against striking Bushehr plant
“Potential Fallout: Russia Warns Israel of Striking Bushehr Nuclear Plant Amid Escalating Tensions” The ongoing war between Iran and Israel has seen massive escalations from both sides, and the recent warning from Russia against Israel potentially striking the Bushehr nuclear plant has added a new layer of complexity to the already volatile situation. The specter […]
Israel claims its 200 fighter jets hit major nuclear, military sites across Iran
Israel Claims Its 200 Fighter Jets Hit Major Nuclear and Military Sites Across Iran Israel launched a wave of strikes against nuclear and military sites in Iran on Thursday, claiming that its 200 fighter jets successfully targeted key facilities. The daring operation, which has sparked international controversy, marks a significant escalation in the long-standing tensions […]
Russian firm loads Gen-V nuclear fuel into reactor core for closed fuel cycle
Russian Firm Loads Gen-V Nuclear Fuel into Reactor Core for Closed Fuel Cycle A Russian energy firm has started the operation of fifth-generation nuclear fuel assemblies, which have ushered in a new era of nuclear energy technology. This milestone marks a significant step towards achieving a closed fuel cycle, enhancing efficiency, safety, and sustainability in […]
Next-gen small nuclear reactor delivering 1,832°F heat headed to US test site
Next-Gen Small Nuclear Reactor Delivering 1,832°F Heat Headed to US Test Site An energy lab based in Utah has collaborated with a California firm to get the next-generation small nuclear reactor ready for testing in the United States. This innovative technology promises to revolutionize the way we think about nuclear energy and its applications in […]
Next-gen nuclear reactors use solar salts to tackle extreme heat like never before
Next-Gen Nuclear Reactors Use Solar Salts to Tackle Extreme Heat Like Never Before A new multi-million dollar research effort aims to solve a central challenge for the next generation of nuclear reactors: extreme heat management. Traditional nuclear reactors have long struggled with the issue of heat dissipation, often relying on large bodies of water to […]
Nuclear scientists discover new isotopes that cause fission to turn asymmetric
Nuclear Scientists Discover New Isotopes Causing Asymmetric Fission An international collaboration of scientists working with the FAIR Phase 0 program at the GSI (GSI Helmholtz Centre for Heavy Ion Research) in Germany has made a groundbreaking discovery in the realm of nuclear physics. These brilliant minds have uncovered new isotopes that have the remarkable capability […]
US firm to build bottle-shaped nuclear reactor with unique ‘magic-mirror’ trick
Realta Fusion: US Firm Building Bottle-Shaped Nuclear Reactor with ‘Magic-Mirror’ Trick Realta Fusion, a spin-off from the University of Wisconsin, is hopeful that it will crack the code to revolutionize nuclear reactors with its innovative bottle-shaped design and a unique ‘magic-mirror’ trick. This groundbreaking approach could potentially change the landscape of nuclear energy production as […]