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Advanced Nuclear for the High Seas
CORE POWER Nears $500M Milestone: The UK-based nuclear propulsion startup will soon complete a $500 million funding round, advancing their maritime nuclear technology to the next phase. World's First 'Civil' Maritime Nuclear Program: CORE POWER aims to develop the...
Revolutionizing Cancer Care: GE HealthCare’s AI Breakthroughs for Oncologists
CareIntellect for Oncology: GE HealthCare's new AI application streamlines the workflow for oncologists by summarizing patient data and monitoring treatment adherence, helping to alleviate the burden of data management and allowing doctors to focus on patient care....
The Pearl Has Found Its Gem: Uganda Wants to Explore Uranium
Uganda, supported by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), is preparing for uranium exploration to initiate its nuclear energy program, aiming to improve electricity access. The country's Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, in collaboration with...
SPRUCing Things UP: Unveiling how Climate Change Affects Vulnerable Ecosystems
The SPRUCE experiment, led by the Department of Energy, aims to understand the impact of climate change on peat bogs, which store one-third of Earth's soil carbon. Scientists conduct controlled experiments in Minnesota's black spruce bog forest, manipulating...
World’s first meltdown-proof nuclear reactor passes the safety test in China
China has introduced the world's first meltdown-proof nuclear power plant using a pebble-bed reactor design, which uses helium gas and small graphite spheres filled with uranium fuel particles to manage higher temperatures and prevent overheating. Engineers from...
Progress in Nuclear Innovation: Rolls-Royce SMR Advances Through Crucial GDA Milestones
Rolls-Royce SMR has successfully completed Step 2 of the Generic Design Assessment (GDA), marking significant progress in deploying its small modular reactor design in the UK. The GDA process, conducted by the ONR, EA, and NRW, ensures the safety, security, and...
Understanding the Misunderstandings: Reframing Nuclear Energy in Pop Culture
Misconceptions about nuclear energy, fueled by media portrayal and historical events like Chernobyl, contribute to its negative perception. However, significant safety advancements and international cooperation have made nuclear power much safer. There is a crucial...
Chevron Ruling’s Implications for Nuclear Energy and the NRC
Overturned Chevron Deference: The Supreme Court's decision ended the long-standing precedent of allowing administrative agencies like the EPA, FDA, and NRC to interpret laws, shifting this responsibility to elected officials, aligning with conservative views on...
Construction starts on 2 new chinese reactors
China has initiated major nuclear projects, including the construction of Ningde units 5 and 6, Shidaowan units 1 and 2, and Xudabao units 1 and 2, with the first concrete for these projects poured in July. The Ningde plant, Fujian Province's first nuclear power...
What the U.S. National Debt Means for You
The U.S. national debt, which has recently spiked to $34 trillion, consists of public debt held by external investors and intragovernmental holdings within federal accounts. This debt is incurred when government spending exceeds revenue, requiring the issuance of...
UK Launches GBP300 Million HALEU Programme to Revolutionize Nuclear Energy by 2031
The UK HALEU Programme, with a GBP300 million investment, aims to establish domestic HALEU production capabilities by 2031, reducing reliance on Russia and China. In May, the government awarded GBP196 million to Urenco to develop a commercial-scale HALEU enrichment...
