Nuclear energy
Researchers from Alexandria University have made significant strides in developing nuclear radiation shielding materials by infusing cement and waste marble composites with micro and nanoparticles of Cadmium Oxide (CdO) and Aluminum Oxide (AlO). This innovative approach not only improves the shielding performance but also has potential applications in various industries,
Nuclear energy
Oklo Inc., a California-based company, has been issued patent number 12431249 for a novel nuclear reactor design that enables high-reliability, long-lasting, and resilient power generation. This patent, filed by Jacob DeWitte and Patrick Everett, was published online on September 30, 2025, after being submitted on December 20, 2022. The innovative
Nuclear energy
The bidding process to develop small modular reactors (SMRs) has cost taxpayers £22 million, critics say, highlighting the red tape hampering Rachel Reeves's growth plans. The process, which took two years, saw companies face extra requirements to prove their "social value", including filling out up to
Nuclear energy
In 1956, the world witnessed pivotal moments in history, from the Suez Crisis to Fidel Castro's plots against the Cuban government. Meanwhile, in Britain, the country's first nuclear power station opened, the Clean Air Act came into effect, and heroin was criminalized for the first time.
Nuclear energy
Researchers at Xi'an Jiaotong University have developed a new technique, frequency domain reflectometry (FDR), to detect and locate power transformer winding defects. The technique, which measures the wave impedance and its change along the measured windings, has been verified through lab experiments and field testing on a real
Nuclear energy
An exceptional collection of 321 ancient coins, dating back to the 11th century, has been donated to the Suffolk County Council's Archaeological Service (SCCAS) by the Sizewell C nuclear power plant project. The hoard, discovered during excavation works last year, includes coins minted between 1036 and 1044 during
Missiles
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had carefully laid the groundwork for his White House visit, pushing for the sale of U.S.-made Tomahawk missiles to strike deep inside Russia. However, President Trump's recent shift towards reviving peace talks with Russia has put Ukraine in an uneasy position, forcing
Cabinet officials
As part of its Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) 2025, South Africa has announced plans to develop a comprehensive nuclear industrialisation plan, aiming to harness nuclear energy not only for electricity generation but also for broader economic benefits. This ambitious plan, unveiled by Minister of Electricity and Energy Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa,
Missiles
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had carefully laid the groundwork for his White House visit, pushing for the sale of U.S.-made Tomahawk missiles to strike deep inside Russia. However, President Trump's recent shift towards reviving peace talks with Russia has put Ukraine in an uneasy position, forcing
Nuclear industry
As part of its Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) 2025, South Africa has announced plans to develop a comprehensive nuclear industrialisation plan, aiming to harness nuclear energy not only for electricity generation but also for broader economic benefits. This ambitious plan, unveiled by Minister of Electricity and Energy Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa,
Nuclear energy
NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. (NNE), a leading advanced nuclear energy and technology company, has been included in Morgan Stanley's National Security Index (MSXXNSEC). This recognition highlights the company's growing role in advancing secure, resilient, and strategically significant energy capabilities with its portfolio of advanced nuclear microreactor
Energy industries
U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich, Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, delivered scathing remarks on the Senate floor, condemning the Trump administration's policies that are driving up energy costs, killing good-paying jobs, and undermining American energy independence. Heinrich highlighted the devastating impact of the
