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For the first time in the United States, a utility has asked federal regulators for a permit to build a small nuclear reactor. The Tennessee Valley Authority, the nation's largest public power company, has submitted a construction permit application to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission for a
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NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. has announced the launch of a major irradiation testing program in collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering. The two-year collaboration will investigate the thermal and radiolytic behavior of nitrate molten salts, commonly referred to as "solar salts,
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The Nationals, a key partner in the Australian federal government's Coalition, have formally split from the Liberal Party, citing unmet demands and policy differences. This decision comes as no surprise, given the devastating loss of the Coalition in the recent election and the growing tensions between the two
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Andrea Veil, a seasoned nuclear industry expert, has joined ZettaJoule as Senior Vice President, Regulatory Strategy, to facilitate the deployment of a fleet of HTGR-based advanced reactors. With over 32 years of experience at the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Veil brings unparalleled insight into US licensing pathways and a
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Taipei -- After the shutdown of Taiwan's last operating nuclear reactor on Saturday, concerns have been raised over increased thermal power generation. Taipower has defended its energy policy, citing a surge in nighttime electricity consumption as the reason for increased output from its thermal power plants. However, Taichung
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Malur Ramasam Srinivasan, a renowned scientist who played a pivotal role in India's nuclear power program and the development of the indigenous Pressurized Heavy-water Reactor, died on Tuesday at the age of 95. Born in Bangalore on January 5, 1930, Srinivasan joined the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE)
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Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL), the country's largest refiner, has outlined a comprehensive plan to achieve a revenue of $1 trillion and net-zero emissions by 2047. The plan, presented in IOCL's 'Imagining Tomorrow' document, focuses on diversification into new sectors, expansion of core refining and
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Taiwan's recent decision to phase out nuclear energy has raised concerns among lawmakers, environmental groups, and experts, who warn of a sharp increase in thermal power generation and potential declines in air quality. The shutdown of the island's last nuclear reactor has seen thermal energy account
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A new phase in European energy policy is underway as France and Germany move towards a joint declaration on nuclear energy cooperation, including the adoption of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). SMRs are compact nuclear reactors that can be factory prefabricated and transported to remote locations, offering a cleaner and safer
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As Kazakhstan aims to become Central Asia's leading blockchain hub, its first deputy minister of digital development, Kanysh Tuleushin, envisions state-regulated cryptocurrency mining generating substantial revenue and contributing to the modernization of the country's energy infrastructure. However, this optimism clashes with the ongoing energy crisis, which
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Climate change poses severe challenges, and humanity has a limited window to adopt measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions before the situation becomes alarming, warns Dr. A K Tyagi, a prominent nuclear scientist. The world is currently facing a severe environmental crisis, with carbon dioxide levels rising from 320 parts
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As researchers at the University of Campinas, in São Paulo, participate in the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE), a $3.7 billion initiative involving scientists from over 30 countries, concerns arise about the uncertain footing of the project due to US budget cuts. The US Department of Energy, which funds
