Nuclear energy
A team of inventors from Commissariat a l'energie atomique et aux energies alternatives (Paris, France) has developed a novel process for manufacturing a nuclear reactor component with improved resistance to oxidation and hydriding. The patent, published online on October 7, 2025, describes a method of chemical vapor deposition
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The European Investment Bank has lent €90 million to Teollisuuden Voima Oyj (TVO) to upgrade two nuclear power units at the Olkiluoto power plant in Finland. The project aims to enhance the safety and reliability of the reactors, update automation and control systems, and replace steam separators. This investment supports
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday defended President Donald Trump's decision to immediately resume nuclear weapons testing for the first time in 33 years, saying it was crucial to help America "certainly catch up" with China. Bessent noted that the US is lagging behind China
Nuclear energy
The executives of major US energy firms, Westinghouse Electric Co. and TerraPower LLC, have reaffirmed their plans to expand cooperation with South Korean companies in the era of artificial intelligence and energy transition. The cooperation, which has been ongoing since the delivery of the APR 1400 nuclear reactor in the
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As Beijing expands its nuclear arsenal, and distrust between China and the United States deepens, the prospects of a nuclear agreement are increasingly slim. The recent comments by President Trump calling for nuclear testing has added a new layer of complexity to the already fraught relationship between the two countries.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Wednesday that Russia had successfully tested an unmanned underwater drone called 'Poseidon,' equipped with a nuclear power unit, which he claimed can evade traditional defense systems and significantly surpass the capabilities of the 'Sarmat' missile. This is the second nuclear-powered
Nuclear energy
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Wednesday that Russia had successfully tested an unmanned underwater drone called 'Poseidon,' equipped with a nuclear power unit, which he claimed can evade traditional defense systems and significantly surpass the capabilities of the 'Sarmat' missile. This is the second nuclear-powered
Nuclear energy
The US-China nuclear rivalry has deepened, with President Trump's announcement that the US will begin testing its nuclear weapons potentially prompting China and Russia to resume full-yield nuclear testing. This move has put significant stress on the nuclear nonproliferation regime, which has been a cornerstone of international security
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During a confirmation hearing, Vice Adm. Richard Correll, President Donald Trump's nominee to lead U.S. Strategic Command, faced questions about the president's sudden decision to resume nuclear testing. Correll emphasized that his role would be to provide data-informed advice, but the president's plan
Nuclear energy
US President Donald Trump's announcement has sparked concerns about a potential nuclear arms race, as experts warn that resuming testing could encourage other countries, like Russia and China, to follow suit. This shift in policy raises questions about the future of international non-proliferation efforts and regional security in
Nuclear energy
U.S. President Trump's announcement to resume nuclear weapons testing has sent shockwaves through the international community, sparking concerns about the consequences of such a move. This decision marks a significant reversal of a longstanding U.S. policy, with President Trump citing the need to keep pace with
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President Donald Trump's announcement on October 28 has sent shockwaves across the globe, with many wondering what prompted the surprise move and what it could potentially lead to. Trump claimed that the US would start testing its nuclear weapons on an equal basis with other countries, citing their
