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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...
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...
On the Brink: Russia-Ukraine Conflict Ignites Fears Over Nuclear Power Plant Safety
A drone strike on Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant on August 11th caused a fire in a cooling tower, raising global concerns about nuclear safety amid escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine. Both sides blame each other for the incident, with Russia...
New Side To Climate Change
Personalized Climate Messaging: Science Moms' $2.5 million ad campaign emphasizes the personal impact of climate change, focusing on beloved local spaces to evoke emotional responses. Context of Rising Disasters: The campaign is timely, addressing the surge in...
