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Novartis Files Localized Production Application in China for Lutetium [177Lu] Vipivotide Tetraxetan

On August 24, information on the website of the Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) of China's National Medical Products Administration showed that Novartis' nuclear medicine product Lutetium [177Lu] Vipivotide Tetraxetan had a localized production application submitted in China. On the same day, two indications for the drug were proposed for priority review, and the relevant review matters may correspond to this localized production application. Lutetium [177Lu] Vipivotide Tetraxetan, namely 177Lu-PSMA-617, is a radioligand therapy (RLT) drug acquired by Novartis following its acquisition of Endocyte. The drug consists of a small-molecule compound targeting prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) conjugated to the therapeutic radionuclide Lutetium-177. Upon entering the bloodstream, the drug binds to prostate cancer cells expressing PSMA, and...

2026-08-25

US Study Shows Inertial Fusion Implosions Can Tolerate Certain Asymmetries

Researchers at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) in the US have recently found that implosion designs for inertial fusion energy (IFE) can withstand considerable imperfections before performance degrades sharply. This result aids in the design of fuel targets for future fusion power plants, particularly in assessing the tolerance of target capsules to errors under high-frequency injection and laser-driven conditions. The study's simulation results show the density (top) and temperature (bottom) at the instant just before fusion reactions peak in an asymmetric implosion. The hottest spot coincides with the point of highest fuel density, indicating direct ignition of high-density fuel jets driven by asymmetry. The image was recently selected for the cover of Physics of Plasmas...

2026-08-25

Angolan Public Health and Medical Training Delegation Visits the Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Focusing on Nuclear Medicine Diagnosis and Treatment Technologies

Recently, the "Angola Public Health and Medical Training Program," organized by the International Exchange Center of the Sichuan Provincial Health Commission, was held at the Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University. An 18-member delegation comprising Angolan health administrators and medical personnel visited the hospital for exchange, with a focus on learning about the development and clinical application of nuclear medicine, urology, and other related disciplines. Jiang Yong, member of the Standing Committee of the Party Committee, Vice President of Southwest Medical University, and President of the Affiliated Hospital, welcomed the Angolan delegation and introduced the hospital's basic information. He stated that under the guidance of the Sichuan Provincial Health Commission, the hospital will leverage its disciplinary advantages as a university-affiliated hospital and a Sichuan Provincial Medical Center to carry out practical cooperation with Angola in talent cultivation, technical exchange, and hospital management.

2026-08-25

US Advanced Light Source Upgrade Advances, Soft X-ray Brightness to Increase at Least 100-Fold

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in the US is advancing the Advanced Light Source (ALS) synchrotron upgrade project, planning to enhance soft X-ray experimental capabilities through next-generation light source technology, providing higher-precision data support for quantum materials, microelectronics, energy technologies, biological structure research, and AI-assisted scientific research. The project team is working toward the 2029 target. Since the Advanced Light Source began operation in 1993, it has long served research across soft X-ray, ultraviolet, infrared, and hard X-ray wavelength ranges. Researchers worldwide have used the facility's focused beams to observe molecular and material structures at the atomic scale, with results cited in over 18,000 papers...

2026-08-25

China's Nuclear Power Installed Capacity Up 8.5% Year-on-Year by End of July

On August 25, the National Energy Administration released national electricity statistics for January-July. By the end of July, the country's cumulative installed power generation capacity reached 4.08 billion kilowatts, up 11.0% year-on-year. Among this, nuclear power installed capacity stood at 66.14 million kilowatts, up 8.5% year-on-year. During January-July, the country added 3.62 million kilowatts of new nuclear power installed capacity. In the same period, the cumulative average utilization hours of power generation equipment nationwide were 1,671 hours, down 135 hours from the same period last year. The data also showed that by the end of July, thermal power installed capacity was 1.58 billion kilowatts, up 6.3% year-on-year; hydropower installed capacity was 456 million kilowatts, up 3.4% year-on-year; wind power installed capacity was 687 million kilowatts, up 19.5% year-on-year; solar power installed capacity was 1.288 billion kilowatts, up year-on-year...

2026-08-25

Russia and India to Advance Cooperation in Nuclear Energy and Other Fields

Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting with Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in Moscow on August 24 that Russia has identified energy, nuclear energy, and high-tech as key areas of bilateral cooperation with India, with relevant topics steadily advancing on the bilateral agenda. Putin stated that Russia and India maintain cooperation across multiple fields, and bilateral trade volume has grown this year. During the talks, he mentioned that issues such as energy, fertilizer supply, nuclear energy, and high-tech cooperation have been discussed under the India-Russia intergovernmental mechanism. Earlier that day, Jaishankar co-chaired the 27th session of the India-Russia Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation (IRIGC-TEC) with Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis M...

2026-08-25

Russia and Algeria Advance Cooperation in Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy

August 22 news, Russian Ambassador to Algeria Alexey Solomatin said in an interview that Russia and Algeria are advancing cooperation in the field of peaceful uses of nuclear energy, with direct working contacts established between the relevant agencies of the two countries. Solomatin stated that cooperation between the two countries in this field is expanding. The basis for bilateral cooperation is the Intergovernmental Agreement on Cooperation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy signed in 2014. In addition, Russia and Algeria signed the Roadmap for Cooperation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy during the 2024 International Atomic Energy Expo (Atomexpo), outlining the main directions of bilateral cooperation. He noted that the practical implementation of the agreements will begin in 2...

2026-08-25

Russian Far Eastern Federal University Develops Ultrafast Ceramic Scintillators for Rapid Ionizing Radiation Detection

On August 21, 2026, scientists at the Russian Far Eastern Federal University, with support from the Russian Science Foundation, are developing ceramic materials for ultrafast detection of ionizing radiation. The results could be used in the future for medical diagnostics, baggage and cargo security screening, radiation monitoring, and scientific equipment requiring fast, precise radiation detection. The project, titled "Ultrafast Ceramic Scintillators for Ionizing Radiation Detection," is led by Anastasia Vonovskikh, a researcher at the Research and Education Center for Advanced Ceramic Materials, Department of Industrial Safety, Polytechnic Institute, Far Eastern Federal University. Scintillators are a class of materials that emit light when exposed to ionizing radiation. Detectors record these light signals to determine radiation intensity and energy. Currently, most related equipment uses single-crystal scintillators, but their production typically requires significant energy and resource inputs. The Far Eastern Federal University team proposes special ceramic materials as an alternative, aiming to improve detection speed and efficiency, making them more suitable for detecting trace amounts of radiation.

2026-08-25

Russia has manufactured 15 RITM-200 reactors

Alexey Likhachev, CEO of Rosatom, presented plans for constructing nuclear power plants of various capacities at a nuclear energy development meeting, with small-capacity nuclear power systems being one of the key topics. According to the presentation, Russia has manufactured 15 RITM-200 reactors to date, with another 13 under construction. The RITM-200 is Russia's new-generation marine reactor, primarily used in Project 22220 nuclear-powered icebreakers. The most recent reactor equipment has been delivered to the nuclear-powered icebreaker Leningrad. Rosatom is developing small nuclear power plant solutions based on the RITM-200, covering both land-based and marine applications...

2026-08-25

Russia Plans to Update Regulatory Framework for Advanced Nuclear Technologies

Alexey Likhachev, Director General of Rosatom, stated at a presidential meeting that the pace of nuclear technology development is outpacing the adaptability of the existing technical regulatory system, making it necessary to update relevant federal laws and regulations. Likhachev believes that regulatory adjustments should align with the development of advanced nuclear technologies, but without compromising regulatory independence or introducing additional safety risks. He proposed drawing on internationally accepted practices by conducting regulatory assessments at an early stage of projects, meaning regulators would engage in communication with developers before formal license applications are submitted, so as to resolve potential disputes before project construction begins...

2026-08-25

Rosatom to Conduct Site Surveys for Myanmar Small Nuclear Power Plant in 2027

Russia and Myanmar are advancing the implementation of a small nuclear power plant project. Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin stated during a meeting with visiting Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing on August 18 that the project will promote deeper cooperation between the two countries in basic research, applied sciences, and related fields. Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev said the company expects to sign a preliminary engineering survey contract by the end of this year and plans to commence site construction in 2027. He also noted that the project timeline depends not only on the Russian side but also on...

2026-08-25

Russia's SKIF "Microfocus" experimental station to conduct elemental and structural studies of ores

The Microfocus station, the first experimental station of the Siberian Circular Photon Source (SKIF) Phase 1, will be used to study the elemental composition and structural characteristics of samples in fields such as geology, geophysics, microelectronics, and materials science. The station is being created and integrated by Tomsk Polytechnic University and will in the future serve the exploration and development of hard-to-recover gold, platinum, rare earth elements, and oil reserves. According to reports, the first experiments at the Microfocus station will focus on ore sample studies. Such research is an important step in the development of new deposits, helping researchers more accurately assess deposit reserves, select more suitable extraction methods, and identify promising areas for subsequent exploration. The station employs...

2026-08-25

Ketterle Team: "Neutrino Laser" Based on Quantum-Entangled Atomic Clouds Theoretically Infeasible

Nobel laureate Wolfgang Ketterle and his team have conducted a theoretical examination of a neutrino laser concept and concluded that the scheme is fundamentally difficult to realize. The research findings have been published in *Physical Review Letters*. The concept was previously proposed by American physicists, with the core idea being the use of rubidium-87 atomic clouds or other unstable isotopes, placing them into specific quantum states to generate highly directional neutrino beams. According to the concept, if a neutrino source analogous to a laser could be constructed, it would help accelerate neutrino mass measurements and advance observational studies of the interconversion phenomena among different types of neutrinos. The Ketterle team's key focus this time was whether a large number of atoms could cooperatively emit neutrinos and other fermions, similar to the synchronized release of photons in a conventional laser.

2026-08-25

Vietnam's National Assembly Approves Agreement for Ninh Thuan 1 Nuclear Power Project

Vietnam's National Assembly on August 24 approved agreements related to the Ninh Thuan 1 Nuclear Power Plant project at the first extraordinary session of the 16th National Assembly, advancing the country's first commercial nuclear power project into a new preparatory phase. The project plans to build two Russian-designed VVER-1200 pressurized water reactor units with a total installed capacity of approximately 2,400 MW. The Vietnamese government news website reported that Vietnam and Russia signed an intergovernmental agreement in Moscow in March this year, establishing a framework for cooperation on the construction of the Ninh Thuan 1 Nuclear Power Plant. Under the current plan, Russia will participate in the supply and construction of the project. On the same day, the National Assembly also voted to pass a resolution to split the original Ninh Thuan nuclear power project into three independent projects, namely Ninh Thuan 1...

2026-08-25

Kazakhstan's Kazatomprom Says the Era of "Cheap Uranium" Is Fading

Meirzhan Yussupov, CEO of Kazakhstan's national atomic company Kazatomprom, said during a semi-annual financial results conference call that the global uranium market is entering a new supply-demand phase and the era of cheap uranium is fading. The company also disclosed arrangements for natural uranium concentrate trading and the latest updates on the delay of the TQZ sulfuric acid plant project. Yussupov said that 38 countries worldwide have signed commitments to support tripling nuclear power capacity by 2050, with these countries collectively accounting for more than 70% of global GDP. In his view, nuclear energy development has moved beyond policy discussions and entered the stage of actual deployment...

2026-08-25