At this year’s United Nations Climate Change Conference, or Conference of the Parties (COP29), which took place in Baku, Azerbaijan, a total of six more countries have joined the coalition of nations in support of tripling nuclear energy capacity by 2050. El Salvador,...
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# Nuclear Energy
U.S. Space Force Investing $35 Million into Hybrid Propulsion Next-Gen Spacecraft Project
Hybrid Propulsion System: The SPAR Institute is developing a spacecraft that combines nuclear electric propulsion (powered by a lightweight microreactor) with a chemical rocket. This combination will provide fuel-efficient, steady propulsion and high-thrust...
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...
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...
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...