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Novel South Korean Underwater Laser Can Aid in Safer Nuclear Decommissioning
Groundbreaking Underwater Laser-Cutting Technology: Developed by the Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM), this innovative laser technology safely and precisely cuts through thick steel pressure vessels of nuclear reactors submerged in water, reducing the...
Navigating the Nuclear Frontier: Constellation Energy’s Resilience Amid Regulatory Headwinds and Tech Investment
Stock Volatility: Constellation Energy's stock dropped 12.5% following the FERC's rejection of a nuclear power agreement, reflecting broader declines in the nuclear sector despite a year-to-date increase of over 90% in its share price. Tech Investments: Major tech...
Deep Fission: Revolutionizing Nuclear Energy with Underground Reactors for a Safer, Cheaper, and Sustainable Future
Deep Fission has secured a $4 million pre-seed investment to develop underground pressurized water reactors (PWRs) that offer safer, more cost-effective, and sustainable nuclear power generation. The company's novel approach involves placing 15 MWe PWRs one mile...
Starbucks New CEO Hire Causes Stock Fluctuations
Brian Niccol, former CEO of Chipotle, has been appointed as the new CEO of Starbucks after the company ousted Laxman Narasimhan due to declining same-store sales over the past two quarters. Investors are optimistic, with Starbucks shares rising 20% after the...
Despite Major Setbacks, Nuclear Power Plant Vogtle is Operational
The addition of two new nuclear reactors, Units 3 and 4, at Plant Vogtle in Georgia makes it the largest nuclear energy source in the U.S. The reactors will power over a million homes, but the project faced significant challenges, including delays, cost overruns, and...
Japan-UK Collaborative Efforts in Nuclear Fusion
The UK and Japan are deepening efforts in fusion energy commercialization, with First Light Fusion's advanced inertial fusion technology at the forefront. After halting nuclear operations post-Fukushima, Japan is now partnering with the UK, leveraging its...
South Korea Turns Nuclear, At What Cost?: South Korean Nuclear Weapons Would Fracture US Ties, Defense Chief Says
South Korea's potential move to develop nuclear weapons could severely disrupt its alliance with the U.S. and destabilize financial markets, as warned by Defense Minister Shin Wok-sik. Growing concerns about North Korea's nuclear capabilities and the uncertainty of...
Natron Energy’s Charge Forward: $1.4 Billion Bet on Sodium-Ion Batteries
Natron Energy is investing $1.4 billion in a North Carolina plant to produce sodium-ion batteries, a safer and more affordable alternative to lithium-ion batteries. Favorable policies and nearly $300 million in investor funding are driving Natron's growth as the only...
Navajo Challenges Nuclear
Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren issued a six-month executive order banning the transportation of radioactive materials across Navajo land without prior agreement, reflecting a strong stance against uranium producers like Energy Fuels. The order, rooted in...
Amazon Powers Up Ai with Nuclear Energy: A Game-Changer for the Future
In a move that’s turning heads in both the tech and energy sectors, Amazon has made a bold leap to supercharge its AI ambitions by acquiring Talen Energy’s nuclear-powered data center in Pennsylvania. With artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly growing in its...
Battery and Reactor Make an ‘Electric’ Team: Kronos Advanced Technologies Inc and Yasheng Group Collaborate on Nuclear Battery
Innovative Collaboration: Kronos Advanced Technologies (USA) and Yasheng Group (China) are partnering to develop and patent a small nuclear battery powered by nickel-63, offering a 50-year lifespan without recharging. Diverse Applications: The nuclear battery could...
