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The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) is gearing up to tackle potential emergencies at a proposed nuclear power plant in the country. JBPM Director-General Datuk Seri Nor Hisham Mohammad announced that the fire department has already established 17 Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) Response Teams, involving a total of 429 personnel
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Research from Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham has highlighted the potential of High-Entropy Alloys (HEAs) in extreme and harsh environments. The study, published in the Journal of Applied Physics, discusses the excellent mechanical, thermal, and corrosion-resistant properties of HEAs, making them an intriguing prospect for addressing challenges in geothermal systems, nuclear power
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The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued a new regulatory guide, RG 1.257, that endorses the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standard 1682-2023 for the qualification of fiber-optic cables, connections, and optical fiber splices in safety systems in production and utilization facilities. This guide describes
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A massive and unpredictable swarm of jellyfish has invaded the water intake systems at France's Gravelines nuclear power plant, forcing the automatic shutdown of three of its reactors. The entire plant, capable of powering about 5m homes, was brought offline after a fourth reactor shut down, just as
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The Nuclear Power and Energy Agency (NuPEA) has taken a major step in its efforts to inform and engage stakeholders regarding the proposed nuclear power plant in Siaya County, Kenya. A key delegation led by NuPEA Board Chair, Prof. Lawrence Gumbe, met with Vihiga County Governor Dr. Wilber Ottichilo to
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Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, delivered a stark warning about the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) mission being corrupted by the fossil fuel industry during a July 9, 2025, business meeting. Whitehouse expressed deep concern about the nominations of Usha-Maria Turner
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The Department of Energy (DOE) has selected 10 companies to bring test reactors online by 2026, leveraging a new DOE pathway that allows reactor authorization outside of national labs. This initiative is a key component of President Trump's executive orders on nuclear energy, which aim to streamline nuclear
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The construction of China's fourth nuclear power plant in the eastern Zhejiang province has begun, marking a significant step in the country's efforts to boost energy self-sufficiency and accelerate its energy transition. The Jinqimen Nuclear Power Plant in Ningbo, which is expected to generate 55 billion
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A new study by Chinese researchers has provided critical geophysical insights for China's high-level radioactive waste (HLW) disposal program. The study presented a controlled-source audio-frequency magnetotellurics (CSAMT) survey at the Xinchang site in China's Beishan area, a region dominated by high-resistivity metamorphic rocks. The research demonstrated
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ASPI, a company listed on the Nasdaq exchange and planning a secondary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), has entered into an agreement with the South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa) to collaborate on research, development, and commercial production of advanced nuclear fuels at the Pelindaba nuclear facility. This
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As part of its Artemis program, NASA is planning to build a nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030. This ambitious project aims to establish a sustainable presence on the lunar surface and provide a reliable source of energy for habitats, scientific instruments, and mining operations. The nuclear reactor will
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The 21st century's economic and military might is underpinned by a surprising ingredient: raw materials. Without lithium, there's no battery; without wheat, there's no bread; and without uranium, there's no nuclear power plant. The world's power brokers understand this, and
