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How AI Could Influence Our Future IN Politics
A recent incident where Elon Musk shared an AI-generated deepfake video of Kamala Harris on Twitter highlights the dangers of AI in spreading misinformation in electoral politics. AI technology can create convincing false information, as seen globally, such as in the...
La Niña Is Coming to Play: The Cause of Our Extreme Weather
The past year has seen extreme weather events, such as Hurricane Beryl, highlighting the impact of climate change, with El Niño and La Niña causing significant global weather disruptions. The ENSO cycle, historically predictable, now shows more extreme variations due...
Advancements in Uranium Enrichment Technology
In the realm of uranium enrichment technology, significant advancements have occurred over the past five years. These developments have primarily aimed at improving efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing safety protocols. Here are some key advancements: Advanced...
Navigating Nuclear Waste: Current Strategies and Innovations in Responsible Management
In the realm of nuclear energy, one of the most pressing challenges is the safe and responsible management of nuclear waste. Nuclear waste, often referred to as radioactive waste, is a byproduct of nuclear power generation and other nuclear applications. It contains...
Orlen Synthos Green Energy (OSGE) and Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) Collaborate to Develop Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) based on GE-Hitachi Technology
On September 7, Polish company Orlen Synthos Green Energy (OSGE) and the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) began their collaboration to develop a framework to create additional small modular reactors (SMRs). ENEC Managing Director and CEO Mohamed Al Hammadi...
Unleashing the Potential of Nuclear Energy: A New Global Campaign Emerges
The World Nuclear Symposium 2023 hosted a pivotal campaign launch, uniting industry leaders and government officials, with the mission to elevate nuclear energy's role in global carbon reduction efforts. The campaign emphasizes the necessity of tripling nuclear energy...
Argonne National Laboratory Triumphs at the 2023 R&D 100 Awards
Argonne National Laboratory and its collaborators earned top honors at the 2023 R&D 100 Awards for pioneering projects spanning cancer research, nuclear reactor simulation, and climate resilience tools. The laboratory's groundbreaking innovations, such as the...
The Path to Advanced Reactor Approval: Strengthening the Foundation to NRC’s Preparedness
The GAO's recent report identifies ongoing challenges within the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), including unclear guidance and staffing shortages, impacting its ability to efficiently approve advanced reactor applications. Recommendations from the GAO call for...
NANO Nuclear Bold Move: Company Looks to INL Fuel Fabrication Facility Site
NANO Nuclear, the developer of Zeus and Odin microreactors, has submitted a key proposal to the US Department of Energy (DOE) for the establishment of a Nuclear Regulatory Commission-licensed fuel fabrication facility at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL). The...
Advancing the Future: Fuel Loading Initiates for Vogtle Unit 4 in Landmark Nuclear Project
A forthcoming rule poised for implementation later this year signifies a transformative step in the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) emergency preparedness program, tailoring its focus to large light-water cooled nuclear power reactors, Small Modular Reactors...
From Concept to Reality: The Evolution of Nuclear Safety Protocols
A forthcoming rule poised for implementation later this year signifies a transformative step in the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) emergency preparedness program, tailoring its focus to large light-water cooled nuclear power reactors, Small Modular Reactors...