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Tackling microplastics in Antarctica using nuclear tech - Chile and IAEA sign MoU

Tackling microplastics in Antarctica using nuclear tech - Chile and IAEA sign MoU

The International Atomic Energy Agency's NUTEC Plastics initiative uses nuclear and isotopic techniques to produce data on marine microplastics distribution and fight plastic pollution - it is one of the areas covered by Chile's new cooperation agreements with the agency.

Energy & Environment 03 May 2024

STEP components to undergo testing in Czech research reactor

STEP components to undergo testing in Czech research reactor

High temperature superconducting tapes for use in the UK's prototype fusion power plant will be tested in a Czech research reactor following the signing of an agreement between the UK Atomic Energy Authority and Research Centre Řež.

New Nuclear 02 May 2024

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UK's National Physical Laboratory and CERN sign MoU

UK's National Physical Laboratory and CERN sign MoU

The memorandum of understanding will see the UK's National Physical Laboratory joining CERN's neutron time-of-flight facility with studies aiming to benefit advanced nuclear reactors, fuel cycles and nuclear fusion.

Corporate 01 May 2024

Framatome launches expansion of Lynchburg site

Framatome launches expansion of Lynchburg site

Framatome has broken ground on a USD50 million expansion of its Operational Center of Excellence in Lynchburg, Virginia, which provides specialised training and tooling to service and maintain North America's nuclear power plant fleet and develops solutions for advanced and small modular reactors.

Corporate 26 April 2024

China starts mass production of carbon-14 isotope

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 22 April 2024

USNC and PTT to collaborate on advanced energy systems

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 16 April 2024

Licensing and testing progress for innovative thorium-based fuel

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 10 April 2024

Newcleo teams up with CEA on reactor development

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 09 April 2024

Nuclear projects receive UK space funding boost

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 08 April 2024

Fusion firm claims milestone moment for projectile development

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.

Other News 03 April 2024