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Reconsidering Nuclear: New York’s Search for Reliable, Low-Carbon Energy Solutions
New York’s Shift Toward Advanced Nuclear: The state is exploring next-generation nuclear technologies to address rising greenhouse gas emissions and meet ambitious climate goals, following the closure of Indian Point. Balancing Nuclear and Renewables: Proponents argue...
Quantum Computing: Promise, Challenges, and a Reality Check from Nvidia
Nvidia’s CEO predicts that practical quantum computing applications are likely 20 years away, highlighting significant technical and physical challenges in the field. Quantum computing companies, including IONQ, Rigetti, and others, saw notable stock declines...
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...
Nuclear Energy on the Ballot: How the Next President Will Impact America’s Nuclear Energy Revival
Diverging Approaches: The future of nuclear energy regulations post-2024 will largely depend on the administration in power, with significant contrasts between Republican and Democrat priorities. Bipartisan Potential: While nuclear energy has bipartisan support, the...
Unauthorized Access: China’s Military Reportedly Repurposes Meta’s AI for Defense
Conceptual Illustration of AI and Military Technology: Depicting AI algorithms layered over military icons like tanks, drones, or satellite imagery to illustrate the dual-use nature of AI. Visual of Llama Model (Abstract): An artistic representation of Meta's Llama...
Are Energy Wind Turbines in the Ocean Killing The Whales? Is Nuclear Energy the Answer?
Unprecedented numbers of whale strandings are raising concerns about the impact of offshore wind turbines. Increasing offshore wind installations bring potential risks from underwater vibrations and noise pollution. Could nuclear energy provide a less invasive...
Nuclear Energy Developer TerraPower Explores New Investment Opportunity in South Africa
Collaborative Investment: TerraPower and ASP Isotopes announced a partnership for TerraPower to fund a HALEU production facility in South Africa, with ASP agreeing to a long-term supply contract to provide all HALEU produced for ten years. Exclusivity Clause: The...
Four Contracts Announced by Biden-Harris Administration to Boost Domestic HALEU Production & Supply
Domestic HALEU Production: The Biden-Harris Administration, through the Department of Energy, announced contracts for the domestic production of high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU), essential for advanced nuclear reactors, aimed at improving efficiency and...
Meta Teams Up with Reuters to Enhance AI Chatbot News Responses
Meta’s AI chatbot will soon begin quoting Reuter’s articles when answering news related queries. The Atlantic, The Wall Street Journal, and Dotdash Merdith have all inked deals with Open AI, signaling a market trend towards collaboration between AI companies and news...
Changing Global Foreign Policy on Importation and Exportation of Raw Materials: A 2024 Overview
US Uranium Production Surge: In 2024, U.S. uranium production more than tripled, driven by concerns over foreign supply reliability, including Russia. The increase comes amid efforts to reduce dependence on Russian uranium imports, which are now banned under the...
