Nuclear energy
Research scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have made a groundbreaking discovery that sheds light on the complex behavior of graphite under radiation. Graphite, a key structural component in nuclear reactors, condenses and swells in response to radiation, making it difficult to predict its lifespan. The study, published
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The demand for advanced contamination control solutions is rising across cleanrooms, semiconductor manufacturing, nuclear facilities, and healthcare environments that require high air purity standards. The market is projected to grow from USD 1.29 billion in 2024 to USD 2.41 billion by 2032, driven by stringent regulations governing air
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Researchers at the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) have begun a series of experiments to increase nuclear fuel efficiency by testing the behavior of "high burnup" rods under extreme conditions. The tests will help to understand how advanced fuels react to longer burn
Nuclear energy
Nuclear Fuels Inc. and Premier American Uranium Inc. have announced the voting results of the special meeting of shareholders, with the previously announced statutory plan of arrangement being approved by 95.08% of the votes cast by Nuclear Fuels shareholders. The plan of arrangement, which involves the exchange of Nuclear
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At a recent Risk Reduction Science and Policy Forum hosted by Johns Hopkins University, experts from the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) discussed the impact of emerging technologies on national security, including attribution technologies for chemical and biological threats and the role of artificial intelligence in threat assessment. The forum,
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The U.S. Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) has received high burnup fuel rods from Global Nuclear Fuel (GNF) for examination after commercial operation. The shipment contains rods from GNF2 assemblies that were initially loaded into a U.S. nuclear power plant for two cycles
Nuclear energy
The US Department of Energy's (DOE) launch of President Trump's Nuclear Reactor Pilot Program is set to fast-track the deployment of advanced nuclear technologies, strengthening America's energy leadership. The program targets the construction, operation, and criticality of at least three test reactors by July
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NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. (NNE) has announced its participation in several upcoming industry-focused investor conferences. The company, a leader in advanced nuclear energy and technology, aims to showcase its clean energy solutions and microreactors at these events. As part of its strategy to become a commercially focused, diversified, and vertically
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President Lai Ching-te, speaking as chair of the Democratic Progressive Party, has stated that he will vote against the restart of Taiwan's third nuclear power plant in the upcoming referendum scheduled for August 23. This decision comes despite the fact that the Maanshan plant, which was the last
Nuclear energy
Researchers at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) are conducting a post-irradiation examination of an advanced fuel developed by GE Vernova, which has the potential to enhance nuclear power plant performance and reduce spent nuclear fuel quantities. The fuel assembly, part of the U.S. Department of Energy's Accident
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Terrestrial Energy's innovative approach to nuclear power generation has taken a significant leap forward with the selection of its Project TETRA for the US Department of Energy's (DOE) Advanced Reactor Pilot Program. This development represents a major milestone in the commercialization pathway for Terrestrial Energy'
Nuclear energy
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has officially launched President Trump's Nuclear Reactor Pilot Program, aiming to accelerate the development and deployment of advanced nuclear technologies. The program will work with 11 selected projects to facilitate the construction, operation, and licensing of test reactors, with the goal
