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China starts mass production of carbon-14 isotope
The carbon-14 isotope is being produced at the Qinshan nuclear power plant, China National Nuclear Corporation has announced.
New Nuclear
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Monday, 22 April 2024
USNC and PTT to collaborate on advanced energy systems
Ultra Safe Nuclear Corporation is to collaborate with Peregrine Turbine Technologies to integrate its Pylon microreactor with PTT's supercritical carbon dioxide energy conversion system and advanced heat exchanger technologies.
New Nuclear
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Tuesday, 16 April 2024
Licensing and testing progress for innovative thorium-based fuel
Days after announcing the start of accelerated irradiation testing and qualification of its patented ANEEL thorium and high-assay low-enriched uranium fuel at Idaho National Laboratory, Clean Core Thorium Energy announced it has completed the first phase of the Canadian nuclear regulator's pre-licensing review process.
Uranium & Fuel
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Wednesday, 10 April 2024
Newcleo teams up with CEA on reactor development
UK-headquartered innovative reactor developer Newcleo has signed a partnership agreement with the French Alternative Energies & Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) on the development of Newcleo's lead-cooled fast reactor.
New Nuclear
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Tuesday, 9 April 2024
Nuclear projects receive UK space funding boost
Two projects featuring nuclear energy are among 11 international space projects selected to receive funding from the UK Space Agency. Rolls-Royce's collaboration with BWXT receives GBP1.18 million (USD1.5 million) to further its work on fission nuclear systems for space power missions, while an international project led by the University of Leicester receives GBP800,000.
New Nuclear
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Monday, 8 April 2024
Fusion firm claims milestone moment for projectile development
First Light Fusion says it has taken a major step towards solving one of the major engineering challenges behind the design of an inertial confinement fusion pilot power plant.
Fusion
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Wednesday, 3 April 2024
KAERI completes irradiation tests for high-density research reactor fuel
The Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute's successful irradiation tests and positive inspection of high-density uranium silicide fuel signal potential for high-enriched uranium to low-enriched uranium conversion of high-performance research reactors, aiming to bolster international nuclear non-proliferation efforts upon commercialisation.
Uranium & Fuel
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Monday, 25 March 2024
France awards grants for molten salt reactor R&D
Molten salt reactor developers Thorizon and Stellaria, both in consortium with Orano, have been selected by the French government to receive funding through the France 2030 national investment plan.
New Nuclear
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Friday, 22 March 2024
CERN's decision to end cooperation with Russian scientists criticised by Moscow
CERN, the European Council for Nuclear Research, is to cut cooperation with Russian scientists later this year, a decision the country's Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova called "politically motivated and absolutely unacceptable".
Nuclear Policies
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Wednesday, 20 March 2024
Extrusion demo is milestone for Lightbridge Fuel fabrication
The extrusion of samples of an alloy of depleted uranium and zirconium at Idaho National Laboratory is a critical step in the process to qualify Lightbridge Corporation's advanced nuclear fuel technology.
Uranium & Fuel
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Monday, 18 March 2024
Tokamak Energy developing new laser technology
UK-based nuclear fusion company Tokamak Energy said it is developing new laser measurement technology crucial for controlling extreme conditions inside future fusion power plants and delivering clean energy to the grid.
Fusion
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Friday, 15 March 2024
Oklo and Argonne complete second THETA testing campaign
California-based liquid metal fast reactor developer Oklo Inc has successfully completed the second phase of the Thermal Hydraulic Experimental Test Article testing campaign in collaboration with Argonne National Laboratory.
New Nuclear
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Thursday, 14 March 2024
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