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Senate Omits DJI Ban from NDAA FY25 Amidst First Responder Backlash and Business Concerns
The Senate Armed Services Committee's version of the National Defense Authorization Act for 2025 (NDAA FY25) excludes the Countering CCP Drones Act, which aimed to ban DJI drones in the US, despite the House including it in their version. The Senate's decision likely...
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...
Russia’s Dominance in Nuclear Fuel Shows West’s Dependence on Russian Uranium Enrichment
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in winter 2022, the United States and European Union have applied numerous layers of sanctions and restrictions upon Russian hydrocarbons, especially oil. Yet even as the US and EU have reduced their dependence on Russian fossil...
After 65 Years of American Nuclear Industry, Politics Splits States and the Public
When President Eisenhower opened America’s first commercial nuclear power plant in May 1958, nuclear’s future looked bright and popular. After a slow start, by the late 1960s many nuclear plants were under construction in the US, with most of the 100+ reactors coming...
Comparing the Development of Large and Small Nuclear Reactors in the US and Europe: Capacity, Cost, and Time
Nuclear energy has been a part of the energy mix for several decades, and there is a renewed interest in nuclear energy due to the need for reliable, clean, and affordable energy sources. The United States and Europe are currently pursuing the development of several...
Exploring the Role of Nuclear Energy in Combating Climate Change and Pollution
Climate change and pollution are major challenges facing humanity today. These issues have been caused by human activities, particularly the burning of fossil fuels, which has led to a rise in greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants. Climate change is already...
It’s Time for a New Generation of Innovative Nuclear Reactors
Nuclear power has been a significant source of energy for decades. However, the traditional nuclear reactors, which generate power through a process called fission, have been the subject of safety concerns, and their high cost of production and radioactive waste...
Regulations Surrounding Nuclear Energy Start to Ease
Nuclear energy has been a controversial topic for decades due to concerns over safety and potential environmental impacts. In the United States, nuclear power plants are heavily regulated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and other federal and state agencies....
New Nuclear Reactor Technologies are the Forefront of the Energy Revolution
The nuclear energy field has witnessed significant technological developments in recent years, aimed at making the generation of electricity from nuclear power safer, more efficient, and sustainable. New nuclear reactor technologies have emerged, some of which are...
Nuclear Energy is the More Efficient and Reliable Green Energy Solution
Nuclear energy is often overlooked as a viable green energy solution, with many people preferring more popular alternatives such as solar and wind. However, when it comes to providing clean, reliable and efficient energy, nuclear power has a lot to offer. In fact,...
Episode 1 | Demystifying Nuclear Energy
Nuclear Insider in conversation with an expert about demystifying nuclear energy, explaining the science behind nuclear reactions, the safety measures implemented in nuclear power plants, and the potential of nuclear energy as a low-carbon energy source....
