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Revolutionizing Energy Storage: Japan and Korea Unveil Prototype Nuclear Batteries
The development of next-generation nuclear-powered batteries is gaining momentum in Asia, with Japan and South Korea unveiling promising prototypes. The Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) has successfully developed the world’s first "uranium rechargeable battery,"...
Powering the Future: Global Tech and Industry Giants Unite to Triple Nuclear Capacity by 2050
Major corporations including Amazon, Google, and Meta signed the Large Energy Users Pledge at CERAWeek 2025, committing to tripling global nuclear energy capacity by 2050 to meet rising energy demand and climate goals. Companies highlighted nuclear power’s unique...
Last Energy to Construct 30 Microreactors in Texas to Power Data Centers
Last Energy plans to build 30 microreactors in Haskell County, Texas, to meet rising data center energy demands, with power supplied via private wires and grid transmission. The company has submitted a grid connection request and is preparing for regulatory approvals....
Chernobyl Roof Damaged After Drone Strike
A drone strike on Chernobyl’s New Safe Confinement damaged both outer and inner layers, causing a six-meter hole and equipment damage, but radiation levels remained normal and the structural support beams were largely unaffected. Firefighters worked over the weekend...
Germany’s Election Could Shift the EU’s Nuclear Future
The recent German election, which saw Friedrich Merz’s center-right party win, could help ease Germany’s longstanding opposition to nuclear energy, potentially shifting EU policy on the matter. Pro-nuclear EU countries, especially France, hope that a more moderate...
The Radioactive Boy Scout: David Hahn’s Dangerous Experiment
In the mid-1990s, a Michigan teenager named David Hahn caught the attention of the FBI and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission after attempting to build a nuclear reactor in a backyard potting shed. What began as an ambitious science experiment by a teenage Boy Scout...
China’s Nuclear Energy Ascendancy: Shaping the Future of Global Power
China is rapidly outpacing the U.S. and Europe in nuclear energy production, set to become the world’s largest producer within the next decade, thanks to a robust buildout of new reactors and cutting-edge technologies like small modular reactors and thorium-based...
Nova Scotia Considers Lifting Uranium Exploration Ban for Government Research
The proposed legislation would allow government research on uranium resources while maintaining a ban on industry activity. Nova Scotia’s policy shift aligns with Canada’s broader goal to triple nuclear energy output by 2050. Legislation has been introduced in Nova...
France Leverages Nuclear Power to Compete in the Global AI Race
France is leveraging its nuclear energy resources to power AI computing, pledging a gigawatt of nuclear power for a new facility that aims to rival U.S. initiatives. The project, led by FluidStack, will require massive investment and resources, with plans to scale up...
Revitalizing American Energy: Chris Wright’s Vision for a Nuclear Renaissance
Chris Wright’s Leadership in Nuclear Expansion – As Trump’s Energy Secretary, Wright prioritizes accelerating next-generation nuclear technology to establish U.S. leadership in energy innovation and commercialization. Bipartisan Support and Regulatory Reforms –...
Revitalizing Nuclear Power: The UK’s Bold Move to Accelerate SMR Development
UK Accelerates Nuclear Expansion – Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced reforms to speed up the construction of small modular reactors (SMRs) by loosening planning restrictions and streamlining regulatory approvals. Balancing Energy Security and Economic Growth – The...
