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South Korean team develops biodegradable microgel for localized radiation therapy

Pusan National University announced on August 25 that a research team led by Professor Yang Seung-yun from the Department of Biomaterials Science, in collaboration with Professor Kim Hoon-soo from the Department of Dermatology and Professor Kim Geun-young from the Department of Nuclear Medicine at Pusan National University Hospital, as well as SNBIA Co., Ltd., has developed a precision localized radiation therapy technology based on biodegradable radioactive isotope materials for the treatment of refractory keloids that tend to recur after surgery. Conceptual diagram of precision treatment technology for refractory keloids. Provided by Pusan National University. Keloids are caused by abnormal proliferation of fibroblasts and excessive accumulation of collagen after skin injury. Existing treatment methods include surgery, steroid injections, laser therapy, etc., but...

2026-08-25

Rock Fusion Completes Key Processes for Stellarator 3D Non-Planar Superconducting Prototype Coil

Recently, the stellarator high-strength stainless steel armored 3D non-planar superconducting prototype coil developed by Rock Fusion (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd. has completed two key processes: 3D precision winding and ground insulation wrapping. The overall 3D geometric error of the coil is consistently controlled at the millimeter level, indicating that the company has preliminarily established key manufacturing processes including material adaptation, 3D precision forming, and insulation wrapping for high-field steady-state stellarator superconducting magnets. The stellarator is an important device for steady-state controlled nuclear fusion research, and 3D superconducting coils are used to generate the complex magnetic fields required to confine plasma. Unlike conventional planar coils, stellarator coils typically feature non-planar spatial structures with continuously varying curvature...

2026-08-25

Radexel leads South Korea's KRW 35.2 billion project to develop magnetically controlled radiotherapy equipment

South Korean medical device company Radexel announced on August 24 that it has been selected as the lead institution for a global flagship project, partnering with Asan Medical Center, the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI), and other organizations to develop next-generation radiotherapy equipment based on magnetic field control. The project is a national strategic R&D initiative jointly promoted by the Ministry of Science and ICT, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, the Ministry of Health and Welfare, and the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, with a total investment of KRW 35.2 billion, including KRW 27.95 billion in government funding, over a seven-year period. Under the plan, the Radexel consortium will develop a Magnetically Controlled Radiotherapy (MPRT) system. This technology controls secondary...

2026-08-24

Magnitude 3.1 Earthquake in South Korea Does Not Affect Safety of Nuclear Facilities

On August 23, the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission (NSSC) of South Korea reported that at 6:43 a.m. that day, a magnitude 3.1 earthquake occurred approximately 21 kilometers northwest of Haenam County, South Jeolla Province, South Korea. It was confirmed that all nuclear reactors and related nuclear facilities in South Korea were operating stably, with no abnormalities detected. The nuclear facility closest to the epicenter was the Hanbit Nuclear Power Plant, approximately 83.2 kilometers away. The peak ground acceleration recorded at this plant during the earthquake was 0.0032g, far below its seismic design basis of 0.2g, and it is expected that the safety of the facility will not be affected. The Hanbit Regional Office of the NSSC has conducted emergency safety inspections at the Hanbit Nuclear Power Plant site...

2026-08-24

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

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...

2026-08-24

Xu Dabao Nuclear Power Plant Completes On-Site Comprehensive Emergency Exercise Before First Fuel Loading of Unit 3

On August 20, Liaoning Nuclear Power conducted an on-site comprehensive emergency exercise before the first fuel loading of Unit 3, honing nuclear emergency response capabilities through practical drills. The exercise was carried out under the full guidance and supervision of the Northeast Regional Office of Nuclear and Radiation Safety Supervision under the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, with a total of over 300 participants from Liaoning Nuclear Power, the supervision company, the general contractor, and various construction units. The exercise successively completed responses across all emergency preparedness levels, including emergency standby, building emergency, site area emergency, and off-site emergency, with plant recovery efforts initiated during the emergency termination phase. The exercise activated key emergency facilities such as the emergency command center, mobile power garage, and fire station, comprehensively testing the organizational command, comprehensive response, and multi-party coordination capabilities of Liaoning Nuclear Power's nuclear emergency system, as well as the reliability and availability of various emergency facilities and equipment.

2026-08-22

US Boston Dynamics and UK Roke Expand Spot Robot Reconnaissance Applications for Nuclear Facilities

US-based Boston Dynamics is expanding its collaboration with overseas specialized defense solutions companies to promote the application of its quadruped robot Spot in industrial, defense, and high-risk operational scenarios. Leveraging Spot's mature mobile platform capabilities, the company aims to further enter industry sectors with high demand for unmanned operations by integrating software systems designed for reconnaissance in hazardous environments. Boston Dynamics' quadruped robot Spot is equipped with autonomous reconnaissance software SPROCKET developed by UK-based Roke. (Image courtesy of Roke) UK defense security R&D company Roke announced on the 22nd that it has deployed Spot quadruped...

2026-08-23

Two U.S. National Laboratories Collaborate to Advance Arc-Based 3D Printing of Nuclear Pressure Vessels

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and Idaho National Laboratory (INL), both under the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), announced a collaboration focused on advancing wire-arc 3D printing technology for industrial pressure vessels and qualification capabilities for critical nuclear components, aiming to expand the U.S. domestic supply chain. The two laboratories unveiled the collaboration during the Materials and Manufacturing Innovation Day event hosted at Oak Ridge National Laboratory on August 19. The event focused on topics such as advanced manufacturing, nuclear infrastructure, energy security, and domestic supply chains, and featured demonstrations and tours of the DOE Manufacturing Demonstration Facility (MDF). This facility is a large-scale research platform open to industry, primarily...

2026-08-22

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

Restart Plan for Unit 3 of Japan's Tomari Nuclear Power Plant May Face Uncertainty Due to Supplementary Review and Accident

Hokkaido Electric Power Co.'s Unit 3 of the Tomari Nuclear Power Plant was originally scheduled to restart in 2027, but the plan may face uncertainty due to additional review items and a fatal accident at the construction site. The Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA) announced on August 20 that it will hold a supplementary review meeting on September 3 to deliberate on the approval of construction plans related to the restart of Unit 3 at the Tomari Nuclear Power Plant. This review requires new confirmation of fire safety measures. Hokkaido Electric Power stated that it will explain the construction plans at the September meeting and continue to work toward the 2027 restart target. Additionally, during the seawall construction at the Tomari Nuclear Power Plant, a...

2026-08-23

Kazakhstan's Kazatomprom to Supply Natural Uranium Concentrate to Russian and Chinese Companies

Kazakhstan's National Atomic Company Kazatomprom recently announced on the Astana International Exchange (AIX) that it has reached agreements with Russia's Uranium One and State Nuclear Uranium Resource Development Company (SNURDC) for the sale of natural uranium concentrate (U3O8). Under the relevant arrangements, Kazatomprom plans to deliver a batch of natural uranium concentrate to the Siberian Chemical Combine, with the shipment intended for Uranium One; simultaneously, the company also plans to deliver a batch of natural uranium concentrate to Alashankou Railway Station, intended for SNURDC. Kazatomprom stated that it plans to review the relevant major transactions at an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders to be held in September...

2026-08-22

CERN Injector Complex Enters Final Beam Run Phase Before LS3

The CERN accelerator complex is entering its final operational phase before the third Long Shutdown (LS3). With the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) having already entered LS3, the injector complex and associated facilities will continue high-intensity beam operations until 6:00 a.m. on Monday, August 31, after which the operations team will hand over control to the LS3 coordination team, marking the formal transition of the entire accelerator complex into the shutdown maintenance phase. August 19, 2026, page one of the SPS. The third run of the injector complex is drawing to a close. (Image: CERN) During the final week-plus of operations, CERN will continue delivering proton and ion beams to physics experiments.

2026-08-21

U.S. Apollo Atomics Secures $31 Million in Funding to Advance Commercialization of Compact Pressurized Water Reactor

U.S.-based Apollo Atomics recently announced the completion of a $31 million seed funding round to advance the commercialization of its next-generation compact pressurized water reactor. Incubated by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and backed by Y Combinator, the company plans to shift the reactor from the traditional one-off large-scale construction model to a factory-manufactured, scalable product. The round was led by FCVC, with participation from Y Combinator, Telesoft Partners, Alumni Ventures, Robinhood Ventures, Nucleation Capital, Pelion VC, and Duke Capital Partners. The company stated that the proceeds will be used to...

2026-08-21

Russia Plans to Add Approximately 30 GW of Nuclear Power Capacity and Expand Regional Deployment

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated at a meeting on nuclear energy development that Russia will continue to uphold high standards of nuclear power plant safety and reliability, and plans to add approximately 30 GW of nuclear power capacity, including small modular reactors. Putin said the new capacity will not only replace units approaching the end of their service life, but also significantly increase Russia's total nuclear power generation capacity. Russia also plans to expand the geographical deployment of nuclear power units, building a new generation of nuclear power plants in the Urals, Siberia, and the Far East to provide affordable clean electricity to these regions. He also noted that Russia will strengthen...

2026-08-21

West Engineering Delivers 30 Relay Protection and Automation Cabinets for Unit 2 of Akkuyu NPP

West Engineering has completed the next stage of equipment delivery for Unit 2 of the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant in Türkiye, shipping 30 relay protection and automation cabinets to the project site. The equipment will be used for the protection, monitoring, and control of critical electrical components of the power unit. The delivered equipment includes AZ-PZ cabinets for generating analog and discrete information, power supply unit protection device cabinets, power unit measurement device cabinets, synchronizing relay cabinets, generator switch control cabinets, electrical process recording cabinets, and control current distribution cabinets, among others. According to reports, this batch of nuclear facility equipment has been designed with high safety margins and fault tolerance in mind. The supplied relay protection and automation systems comply with relevant international standards, with a safety class of 3H/N, meeting the NP-001-15 standard; the quality assurance category is QA3, and the equipment has undergone multi-stage quality control from material and component selection to acceptance testing.

2026-08-20