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Advancing Nuclear Innovation: The University of Illinois’ Underground Small Modular Reactor Project
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), in collaboration with Ultra Safe Nuclear Corporation (USNC), is progressing toward deploying a 15 MW underground small modular reactor (SMR) as a research facility, overcoming regulatory challenges with the...
Powering the Future: Byron Nuclear Plant’s Potential Role in AI and Tech Innovation
Rezoning for Innovation: Ogle County Board approved the rezoning of 524 acres near the Byron Nuclear Plant from agricultural to industrial, potentially paving the way for an AI data center or similar high-tech development. Energy-Tech Partnership: Constellation...
South Africa’s Koeberg-1: A Key Player in Energy Security Strategy
South Africa's Koeberg nuclear power plant, the only nuclear facility in Africa, has received a 20-year operating license extension for unit 1, highlighting its importance in providing reliable, clean energy amidst the country's power supply challenges. Despite...
Say bye to bitcoin and hello to AI
Abilene, Texas, is set to host a 200-megawatt AI data center by Lancium and Crusoe Energy, aiming to support advanced cloud computing and relying mainly on renewable energy. Bitcoin miners are pivoting to AI infrastructure, driven by diminishing profitability in...
Japan, Australia, and Now Italy: The Push to Restore Nuclear Power
After the Chernobyl disaster in 1986, many countries, including Italy, halted their nuclear energy programs. However, nuclear power is now regaining popularity as a clean energy source to reduce fossil fuel emissions. Despite a failed 2011 attempt to revive nuclear...
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...
