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KAERI completes irradiation tests for high-density research reactor fuel

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 25 March 2024


France awards grants for molten salt reactor R&D

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 22 March 2024


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CERN's decision to end cooperation with Russian scientists criticised by Moscow

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 20 March 2024


Extrusion demo is milestone for Lightbridge Fuel fabrication

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 18 March 2024


Tokamak Energy developing new laser technology

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.

New Nuclear 15 March 2024


Germany aims to build fusion power plant

Germany aims to build fusion power plant

A new funding programme for nuclear fusion research has been announced by Germany's Federal Research Minister Bettina Stark-Watzinger aimed at paving the way for the first fusion power plant to be constructed in Germany by 2040.

Nuclear Policies 14 March 2024


Oklo and Argonne complete second THETA testing campaign

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 14 March 2024


Australian synchrotron goes solar

Australian synchrotron goes solar

Nearly 6600 square metres of solar panels installed across the rooftops of the ANSTO's Australian Synchrotron will save ANSTO more than two million kWh per year while also reducing its carbon footprint by more than 1680 tonnes of CO2 per year.

Energy & Environment 08 March 2024


First Light Fusion hails success of initial test in Z Machine

First Light Fusion hails success of initial test in Z Machine

The UK's First Light Fusion has become the first private fusion company to conduct an experiment on the Sandia National Laboratories 'Z Machine' in New Mexico USA. The experiment set a new pressure record for quartz.

New Nuclear 07 March 2024


As JET's vital role celebrated ... could UK rejoin Euratom in 2028?

As JET's vital role celebrated ... could UK rejoin Euratom in 2028?

Hundreds of former staff gathered to mark the achievements of the Joint European Torus in progressing nuclear fusion. The project has been a positive example of international collaboration, those attending were told, and the European Union hopes the UK will rejoin its Euratom and Fusion4Energy programme from 2028.

Nuclear Policies 29 February 2024