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A fresh debate has been sparked in Scotland's energy landscape as the UK government commits to investing £2.5 billion in small reactors, with Dounreay being touted as a potential site for Rolls-Royce's new-generation small modular reactors. The Scottish Government's ongoing moratorium on new
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Forty years after the Flowers Report warned against the unsustainability of nuclear power due to radioactive waste, the British government remains entangled in costly and environmentally hazardous projects. The nuclear lobby's stranglehold on funding and research has hindered the adoption of safer alternatives, such as hydrogen, which could
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Researchers from Istanbul Gelisim Universitesi have conducted a study to investigate the effectiveness of rare earth oxides in enhancing radiation shielding of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) composites. The study found that the addition of rare earth oxides, specifically Er2O3, significantly improved the shielding properties of the composites. The researchers used a
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Centrus Energy, a leading provider of nuclear fuel and services, has been awarded a contract extension by the US Department of Energy (DOE) to produce High-Assay, Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) through June 30, 2026. This extension builds upon the company's existing contract, which was first signed in 2019, and
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Researchers at the National Institute of Science Education and Research have developed novel nonporous metallo-supramolecular assemblies that can simultaneously capture iodine and methyl iodide, two radioactive species that pose significant environmental and health risks. These assemblies, designed through a new N-heteroatom functionalization approach, have shown exceptional efficiency in both vapor
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Russian President Vladimir Putin reaffirmed his country's commitment to the Bushehr nuclear reactor project in Iran, citing progress made and new contracts signed. Putin assured that Russia will continue to ensure the safety of personnel at the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, with over 250 employees on site and
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France's electricity supply is under threat as soaring river temperatures driven by an impending heatwave are set to curtail nuclear power generation along the Rhone. The 3.6-gigawatt Bugey nuclear power plant in eastern France, which accounts for a significant portion of the country's electricity production,
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Despite the significant role state-owned enterprises (SOEs) play in South Africa's economy, they face persistent challenges such as corruption, mismanagement, and financial instability. The government has spent over R500bn on bailouts for struggling SOEs from 2009 to 2023, and has announced a strict no-bailout approach with stringent conditions.
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The UK Labour Government's recent investments in new nuclear power and record spending in Scotland are set to bring a significant boost for local jobs and services. With thousands of jobs already dependent on the nuclear industry in Scotland, including those in East Lothian, the SNP's
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Recent investments of over $1bn in nuclear energy-focused companies TerraPower and Oklo, backed by Bill Gates and Sam Altman, respectively, highlight a surge in investor optimism regarding nuclear energy's contribution to the artificial intelligence revolution. The companies' funding comes amidst a favorable climate created by recent deals
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Mirion, a global leader in radiation safety, science, and medicine, is highlighting its portfolio of solutions designed to enable the radiopharma and theranostic fields at the 2025 Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) Annual Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana. The company will introduce new products from Capintec and
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U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources on the Department of Energy's Fiscal Year 2026 budget request. The FY2026 Budget delivers on President Trump's directive to restore American energy dominance and unleash every American
