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Research at the Chalmers University of Technology has revealed new insights into the mechanisms governing the in-reactor corrosion process of zirconium-based fuel cladding in water-cooled and-moderated nuclear power reactors. The study, published in Acta Materialia, used nano-scale characterization techniques, including atom probe tomography, to analyze high-burnup fuel cladding tubes from
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Canada's premier nuclear science and technology laboratory, the Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), has joined forces with Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL) and the University Network of Excellence in Nuclear Engineering (UNENE) to develop the Canadian Nuclear Learning Centre (CNLC). The centre aims to coordinate education, training, knowledge
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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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As climate change-fuelled natural disasters become more frequent and devastating, the need for cleaner energy solutions is urgent. Small modular reactors (SMRs) are emerging as a promising technology, but their implementation requires effective engagement with Indigenous communities to flourish. In Canada, many off-grid communities, including Indigenous ones, lack reliable access
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Tensions between Israel and Iran have escalated into an all-out war, with both sides exchanging missile strikes and targeting each other's nuclear facilities. Despite claims by the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, that there is no indication that Iran is building nuclear weapons,
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The Israeli military has warned people in the area to evacuate due to a potential strike on Iran's Arak heavy water reactor, citing concerns that the facility could produce plutonium, a key ingredient in nuclear weapons. The warning, issued via social media on X, comes as tensions between
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As the international community is still reeling from the news of Israel's large-scale armed attack on Iran on 13 June 2025, the world is left to grapple with the devastating consequences. The attack, which targeted residential neighborhoods, civilian infrastructure, public authorities, and nuclear facilities subject to International Atomic
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The executive order signed by President Trump on May 23, 2025, aims to accelerate and expand the nuclear energy industry in the United States. The order directs a comprehensive reorganization of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to prioritize new reactor licensing and reduce regulatory barriers. The NRC's revised
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The World Bank has reopened its purse strings to financing nuclear energy projects in developing countries, marking a significant shift in its energy strategy. This decision follows decades of opposition to nuclear energy, with the bank having banned such projects back in 2013. World Bank President Ajay Banga announced the
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Iran's nuclear program has made significant strides, and according to the International Atomic Energy Agency, the country requires only two to three days to enrich enough uranium at its Fordow nuclear site to build an atomic weapon. This alarming reality has been decades in the making, with the
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Researchers at the China Institute of Atomic Energy have successfully developed a novel material that can effectively separate palladium from radioactive waste streams. This achievement is crucial for the secure handling and disposal of hazardous materials. The team, led by Dr. Junli Wang, created a sulfur-rich functionalized covalent organic framework
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As the UK government invests £2.5bn in small modular reactors (SMRs), a technology that is not yet proven at scale, critics argue that it is a costly and precarious solution to the country's energy needs. The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) has reported actual
