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Researchers at the Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority have developed a novel composite material that efficiently removes radionuclides from aqueous solutions. The composite material, made from chitosan-graphene oxide-acrylic acid-acrylonitrile (CS-GO)-AAAN hydrogel, has been shown to effectively adsorb cesium (Cs) and europium (Eu) ions. The study, published in the journal Applied
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Iran has suspended talks with the United States regarding its nuclear program following a recent war with Israel that had derailed negotiations. Despite five rounds of diplomacy between Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US envoy Steve Witkoff, no deal was reached. The conflict escalated after Israel launched surprise strikes
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The global energy sector is witnessing significant developments, with multiple countries focusing on increasing competition and affordability. In Australia, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is set to investigate energy retailers for potentially misleading consumers about savings. In New Zealand, the Electricity Authority has announced a new rule to
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The United States has maintained a voluntary moratorium on nuclear explosive testing since 1992, although it has retained the capability to resume such tests at the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS). The Congressional Research Service's In Focus white paper explores the history and implications of this moratorium, as
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Google has made a groundbreaking move in the field of nuclear energy by partnering with nuclear startup Kairos Power to build an advanced nuclear plant in Tennessee. The project, known as the Hermes 2 reactor, is expected to become operational by 2030 and supply power to Google's data
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As the world's electricity consumption is projected to grow 4% annually through 2027, driven by electrification, data center expansion, and industrial manufacturing, Equinix is working with leading energy companies to address the challenge of reliable and sustainable power. The company is investing in a diversified portfolio of power
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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has selected 11 advanced reactor projects for the President Trump's Nuclear Reactor Pilot Program, with an ambitious goal of having at least three test reactors operational and achieving criticality by July 4, 2026. This program marks a significant shift in the
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Researchers Nikolas Davis, Oscar L. Meek, and Mohammed Shutayfi have developed an innovative electromagnetic pump design that efficiently drives a fluid coolant through a nuclear reactor, providing enhanced cooling in high-temperature environments. The pump's unique architecture includes a primary channel, an electrical coil, electrical insulation, and a secondary
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Google, the Tennessee Valley Authority, and Kairos Power have signed a groundbreaking nuclear power deal, marking a significant step towards the adoption of clean energy for the data-driven world. As part of this agreement, Kairos will supply the TVA with 50MW of electricity from its small modular reactor (SMR) in
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The partnership between Google, Kairos Power, and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has achieved a significant milestone by signing a power purchase agreement (PPA) for electricity from a Gen IV nuclear reactor, marking TVA as the first U.S. utility to do so. This collaboration aims to enable 50 megawatts
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enCore Energy Corp. (NASDAQ: EU) (TSXV: EU) announced today that it intends to offer, subject to market and other conditions, $75 million in aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due 2030 (the "Convertible Notes") in a private offering to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under
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The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has signed a memorandum of understanding with KEPCO International Nuclear Graduate School (KINGS) to send Filipino Scholars and Interns on Nuclear Engineering (FISSION) program recipients to South Korea for nuclear engineering studies. As part of the collaboration, Meralco's energy education arm, Meralco Power
