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Italy's Eni Plans to Build Commercial Nuclear Fusion Power Plant in Europe by Early 2040s

Italy's Eni Plans to Build Commercial Nuclear Fusion Power Plant in Europe by Early 2040s

2026-08-24

Italian energy company Eni plans to build a commercial nuclear fusion power plant in Europe by the early 2040s or sooner. Francesca Ferrazza, head of Eni's magnetic confinement fusion project, stated that nuclear fusion technology has seen significant progress in recent years, and competition in the field is accelerating. Ferrazza said that nuclear fusion, which was previously confined mainly to the research stage, has now begun to meet the conditions for industrial application. She noted that Eni's goal is to promote the deployment of a commercial nuclear fusion power plant in Europe by the early 2040s, or even earlier. Eni has also shown interest in the extraction, purification, and recycling of spent fusion fuel back into reactors. Recently, Eni has...

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Xingtu Helium Energy's First Satellite

Xingtu Helium Energy's First Satellite "Xingtu-1" Passes Feasibility Review

2026-08-24

On August 23, 2026, Beijing Xingtu Helium Energy Space Technology Co., Ltd. organized a feasibility review meeting for the Xingtu-1 lunar probe. Experts from aerospace research institutes, renowned universities, and leading commercial space companies formed a review expert panel to evaluate the project plan. At the meeting, the Xingtu Helium Energy model development team presented the "Xingtu-1 Lunar Probe Feasibility Plan Report," covering the probe's technical scheme, project progress, and subsequent implementation arrangements. The review expert panel affirmed the technical scheme, project progress, and commercial value of Xingtu-1, while offering optimization suggestions for key challenges in engineering implementation. Xingtu Helium Energy...

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Naju City, Korea Proposes Construction of National Fusion Energy Center

Naju City, Korea Proposes Construction of National Fusion Energy Center

2026-08-22

Naju City, Korea recently proposed the concept of building a national-level fusion energy center, planning to use the locally planned artificial sun research facility as a foundation to connect the entire process of fusion energy from basic research, demonstration and validation, to power generation and industrialization. On August 21, Naju City Mayor Yoon Byung-tae visited the Korea Institute of Fusion Energy (KFE) and met with its President Oh Young-kuk. Yoon proposed that Naju City would strive to host the fusion demonstration reactor (DEMO) linked to the artificial sun research facility, while promoting the construction of a government-led comprehensive fusion energy research base and industrial cluster, and applying for the designation of a specialized fusion energy...

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ITER vacuum vessel assembly in France progresses steadily, with five European sectors at different critical stages

ITER vacuum vessel assembly in France progresses steadily, with five European sectors at different critical stages

2026-08-21

The vacuum vessel assembly work for the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) project in southern France is progressing steadily. As the core component of the ITER tokamak device, the vacuum vessel will contain the plasma confined by superconducting magnets, serving as the critical space where fusion reactions occur. This stainless steel ring-shaped structure weighs approximately 5,200 tonnes in total, measures 19.4 meters in diameter, and consists of nine sectors, five of which are manufactured by Europe. The European Fusion for Energy organization (F4E), together with the AMW consortium comprising Ansaldo Nucleare, Westinghouse Electric Italy, and Walter Tosto Company, is responsible for the related manufacturing work.

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Progress in Tritium Containment and Radiation Protection Materials Research at the Institute of Plasma Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Progress in Tritium Containment and Radiation Protection Materials Research at the Institute of Plasma Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences

2026-08-21

Recently, Associate Researcher Huo Zhipeng of the Fusion Reactor Blanket and Safety Research Center at the Institute of Plasma Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, together with his supervised master's students Zhang Jie and Chen Zuoyang, developed a class of flexible PbWO4-B4C reinforced silicone rubber composites with dual functions of tritium safety containment and nuclear radiation protection. The related research results were published in Journal of Materials Research and Technology. Future fusion facilities require comprehensive performance from radiation protection materials in tritium safety containment systems, including airtight sealing, flexibility for easy assembly and disassembly, and radiation shielding capability, for penetration hole sealing, post-maintenance, and high-flux neutron and γ-ray radiation protection. The research...

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German SIBAF Project Receives €9.7 Million to Support Fusion Materials Research

German SIBAF Project Receives €9.7 Million to Support Fusion Materials Research

2026-08-21

On August 20, 2026, with funding from the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR), the SIBAF project will launch the construction of an accelerator infrastructure for fusion materials research. The project, whose full name is Superconducting Ion Accelerator as a Foundational Technology for Fusion Research, will receive €9.7 million over three years, of which €8.1 million is allocated to the GSI Helmholtz Centre for Heavy Ion Research (GSI) and its Facility for Antiproton and Ion Research (FAIR), currently under construction. Goethe University Frankfurt will also participate in the project. SIBAF is part of the funding program "Fusion Foundational Technologies — Toward the Fusion Power Plant." Project objectives...

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Atom High-Tech Adds New Radiopharmaceutical Production Base in Changchun

The Jilin Provincial Medical Products Administration issued a public notice on August 21 stating that, in accordance with the Drug Administration Law of the People's Republic of China, the Regulations on the Administration of Radiopharmaceuticals, the Measures for the Supervision and Administration of Drug Production, and other relevant provisions, following on-site inspection and review approval, it intends to issue the Radiopharmaceutical Production License to Changchun Atom High-Tech Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. The public notice period is 5 working days, subject to public supervision. The notice information shows that the registered address of Changchun Atom High-Tech Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. is located at No. 770 Shengye Road, Beihu Science and Technology Development Zone, Changchun City, Jilin Province, and the proposed production address for the license is consistent with the registered address. The proposed production scope for this license is small-volume injections for in vivo radiopharmaceuticals, involving products such as Sodium Pertechnetate [99mTc] Injection, Technetium [99mTc] Methylenediphosphonate Injection, Technetium [99mTc] Methoxyisonitrile Injection, Technetium [99mTc] Pentetate Injection, Technetium [99mTc] Ethyl Cysteinate Dimer Injection, and Technetium [99mTc] Etifenin Injection.

2026-08-24

Brive in France Tests Sterile Insect Technique Using X-Ray Irradiation to Control Tiger Mosquitoes, Preliminary Results Show Nearly 60% Sterility Rate in Mosquito Eggs

The city of Brive-la-Gaillarde in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France is using the Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) to control tiger mosquitoes. Since May 2025, the city has been working with the Montpellier-based company Terratis, releasing male mosquitoes that have been treated with X-ray irradiation and rendered incapable of reproduction, in order to reduce the tiger mosquito population. The core of this method is to allow sterile males to mate with wild females, causing the females to lay eggs that cannot hatch. Although it may appear that mosquitoes are still being released in active mosquito areas, the released individuals are males, which do not bite humans. As of October 31, 2025, Brive has deployed nearly 11 million sterile male mosquitoes across 58 release points covering more than 100 hectares, with a weekly release volume of approximately 400,000...

2026-08-23

Research reactors provide critical support for global medical, scientific, and industrial innovation

The International Atomic Energy Agency recently reported that research reactors continue to play a vital role in medical, scientific, industrial innovation, and nuclear workforce development, serving as key infrastructure for many countries to build their nuclear science and technology capabilities. Currently, 228 research reactors are in operation across 54 countries worldwide, with another 23 under construction or in the planning stage. Unlike nuclear power reactors used for electricity generation, research reactors primarily produce neutrons for applications in medicine, industry, agriculture, geological sciences, forensics, and other fields. With capabilities such as neutron irradiation, neutron imaging, elemental analysis, and radioisotope production, research reactors have become important platforms for advancing peaceful nuclear technology applications. In the medical field, research...

2026-08-23

Texas Department of Public Safety Advances Airborne Radiation Detection Capabilities

The Texas Department of Public Safety recently highlighted an airborne radiation detection capability being advanced by its Aviation Operations Division. The program integrates specialized radiation detection sensors and real-time data transmission systems onto helicopters, enabling crew members to rapidly survey large areas from the air and relay relevant information to ground personnel in a timely manner, supporting homeland security and security operations for major public events. According to reports, this capability is implemented jointly by the Aviation Operations Division and the Radiation/Nuclear Unit of the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division. The equipment has already been used to support security operations for major events, including FIFA-related venues in Houston and Dallas, and will continue to serve...

2026-08-23

Indiana University Health Establishes Center of Excellence in Theranostics to Advance Precision Targeted Cancer Therapy

Indiana University Health is establishing a new Center of Excellence in Theranostics, planning to provide cancer patients with more personalized diagnostic and treatment services through theranostic technologies. The project combines advanced medical imaging, precision diagnostics, and image-guided targeted therapy, aiming to enhance access to relevant medical services for patients in Indiana. Partial funding comes from a $20 million donor contribution, with Indiana University providing matching funds to bring total donations to $40 million. According to Indiana University, theranostics is a technological approach that integrates diagnosis and treatment. Clinically, advanced imaging techniques are first used...

2026-08-23

Global PET Market Expected to Reach $2.81 Billion by 2035, PET-CT Remains Dominant

A market research report shows that the global Positron Emission Tomography (PET) market size is expected to increase from $1.86 billion in 2025 to $2.81 billion by 2035, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.26% from 2026 to 2035. Increased demand for cancer diagnosis, expanded application of hybrid imaging technologies such as PET-CT and PET-MRI, and continued development of molecular imaging technologies are considered major factors driving market growth. The report notes that PET scans are being increasingly used in scenarios such as cancer detection and treatment evaluation, cardiac disease assessment, and diagnosis of neurological and psychiatric disorders. Meanwhile, population aging, rising healthcare expenditures, and growing demand for early screening are also driving...

2026-08-23