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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
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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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A research study led by the Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) in South Korea has developed a new software, Recycling-Underlying Computational Dose Assessment Software (RUCAS), to accurately estimate radiological risks to the public from the increasing decommissioning of nuclear facilities worldwide. The research highlights the limitations of
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Global nuclear power generation is expected to reach a record high in 2025, driven by the restart of nuclear reactors in Japan, strong nuclear power growth in the United States and France, and new nuclear power projects in Asia. The International Energy Agency (IEA) has stated that global electricity demand
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Governor Wes Moore announced today that X-energy, an advanced nuclear reactor and fuel company, is reinvesting in its Maryland workforce by expanding in two counties. The company is consolidating its headquarters to a 125,000 square-foot facility in Gaithersburg, where it will retain its 260 full-time employees and create at
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Virginia's Governor Glenn Youngkin has ambitious plans to bring a small modular nuclear reactor (SMR) to Wise County in the next decade, which has sparked both excitement and skepticism among locals and industry experts. While there is growing enthusiasm for nuclear energy, concerns remain about safety, waste disposal,
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Forty high school students from across the United States and abroad spent a week at the Missouri University of Science and Technology (S&T) this summer, operating the on-campus research reactor and exploring real-world applications of nuclear technology. Under the guidance of S&T faculty, alumni, and current
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The installation of a 14-foot-high pilot reactor vessel by American nuclear energy company Kairos Power marks a significant milestone in the construction of its third Engineering Test Unit (ETU 3.0), a non-nuclear reactor mock-up. The vessel was fabricated in the UK using Cambridge Vacuum Engineering (CVE) welding technology and
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India's ambitious goal to expand its nuclear power sector to 100 GW by 2047 requires innovative technologies and global collaborations. A closer look at Canada and the US, where similar advancements have been made, reveals valuable insights. Key Takeaways: * India's current installed nuclear capacity is small
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The House Committee on Oversight and Accountability has issued a press release highlighting the importance of advancing America's energy future through the development and deployment of small and micro modular nuclear reactors. Witnesses at a recent hearing emphasized the need for expanding nuclear energy due to its efficiency
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NANO Nuclear Energy Inc., a company dedicated to developing clean energy solutions, has announced its membership in the Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA). This strategic move aligns with Canada's growing leadership in innovative and scalable nuclear solutions. The CNA plays a crucial role in highlighting the benefits of nuclear
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The U.S. Department of Energy has initiated a new pilot program to accelerate the development of advanced nuclear reactors and bolster domestic supply chains for nuclear fuel. This program comes in response to President Trump's executive orders to reform nuclear reactor testing and deploy nuclear reactor technologies
