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Forging a Strategic Alliance: How Ukraine’s Nuclear Expertise Can Power Poland’s Ambitions
Poland is beginning its nuclear energy journey and aims to partner with Ukraine, a nation renowned for its advanced nuclear safety solutions and expertise. Ukraine's extensive experience, including recent cooperation with the United States on new reactor technologies,...
Japan Revises Energy Policy: Renewed Focus on Nuclear and Renewable Energy
Japan’s revised energy plan removes its post-Fukushima commitment to reducing nuclear power reliance, positioning nuclear energy as a critical component of its decarbonization strategy alongside an increased focus on renewables. By 2040, the country aims for...
Newcleo: French Leader in Sustainable Nuclear Innovation
Newcleo focuses on Generation IV Advanced Modular Reactors (AMRs) that use liquid lead cooling and reprocessed nuclear waste, reducing waste and enhancing efficiency. The company’s LFR-AS-200 reactor, submitted for the UK’s Generic Design Assessment (GDA), aims to...
Meta Joins Other Tech Giants in Buying Nuclear
Meta's Nuclear Energy Pursuit: Meta is seeking proposals for up to 4 GW of nuclear capacity to power its data centers by the early 2030s, aligning with its AI innovation and sustainability goals. The company is looking for developers experienced in community...
U.S. Signs Intergovernmental Agreement With Lithuania to Develop Civil Nuclear Program
Strategic Partnership for Clean Energy: The U.S. and Lithuania signed an agreement to collaborate on developing Lithuania's civil nuclear power program, focusing on fourth-generation small modular reactors (SMRs). This partnership supports Lithuania’s goal of...
Investigation Into UnitedHealthcare Reveals Use of Flawed AI Model to Deny Claims
Rising Denial Rates and AI Automation: UnitedHealthcare's prior authorization denial rate for post-acute care doubled from 10.9% in 2020 to 22.7% in 2022, with skilled nursing home claims seeing a ninefold increase in denials. The company used AI to automate the...
World’s First Radioactive Diamond Battery Unveiled By the UK
Innovative Power Source: The carbon-14 diamond battery generates electricity by harnessing the radioactive decay of carbon-14, encased in diamond, ensuring safe, long-lasting, low-power energy with no harmful emissions. Versatile Applications: The battery can power...
Fueling the Future: Texas Uranium Mines and the Nuclear Renaissance in America
Reviving Domestic Uranium Production: South Texas is becoming a focal point for the resurgence of uranium mining, driven by the U.S. push to reduce reliance on foreign uranium and support the growing demand for nuclear energy in high-tech industries. Environmental and...
Orano SA Loses Control of Uranium Mine in Niger Despite Majority Stake
Loss of Operational Control: Orano has lost control of its SOMAÏR uranium mine in Niger, with the Nigerien government taking over amid increasing pressure on foreign investors following a military coup. Governance and Licensing Challenges: Orano's board decisions are...
Fusion’s Revolutionary Potential
Fusion as the Ultimate Clean Energy Source: Fusion energy, which combines hydrogen atoms at extreme temperatures to produce immense power with minimal radioactive waste, holds transformative potential as a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels, promising a clean and...
Nuclear Resurgence in Texas as State Aims to Become a Nuclear Capital
Revival of Uranium Mines in South Texas: Dormant uranium mines are being revived to meet growing energy demands from industries like cryptocurrency mining, AI, and hydrogen production, driven by the broader national shift toward nuclear power as a zero-carbon energy...
