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Texas A&M University Develops Rio Red Grapefruit Through Radiation Mutagenesis, Now Accounting for About 75% of Texas Production

In 1984, researchers at Texas A&M University used radiation mutagenesis to develop the Rio Red grapefruit. Forty-two years later, this variety has become the dominant cultivar in Texas's grapefruit industry, accounting for approximately 75% of the state's total grapefruit production. The Rio Red grapefruit is distinguished by its vibrant pink flesh, as well as its greater cold tolerance and higher yields compared to other grapefruit varieties. These traits have facilitated its widespread adoption across Texas growing regions, gradually establishing it as a representative grapefruit variety in the local market. Grapefruit itself was not originally a product of artificial breeding. The earliest known grapefruit seedlings appeared in Barbados in the 18th century, resulting from a cross between the Jamaican sweet...

2026-08-22

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

Uzbekistan Approves Radiation Accident Emergency Procedures for Nuclear Power Plants

Uzbekistan has approved radiation accident emergency procedures for nuclear power plants, specifying the handling procedures when nuclear power plants face the threat of or actually experience radiation accidents. The document was approved by the Industrial, Radiation and Nuclear Safety Committee under the Cabinet of Ministers, registered with the Ministry of Justice, and entered into force on August 20. The procedures apply to the siting, design, construction and operation stages of nuclear power plants, covering the conditions for activating emergency states, radiation dose rate criteria, operational information reporting processes, and requirements for emergency rescue organizations. According to the procedures, the emergency states of nuclear power plants are divided into two levels: emergency preparedness and emergency condition. When the former is activated, it generally means that the safe operation limits or conditions of the nuclear power plant have been exceeded, while the ionizing radiation dose rate has reached the corresponding threshold. If external natural or man-made events such as earthquakes, explosions, fires, or floods occur at the site and affect safety-related systems or safe operating conditions, an "emergency preparedness" state may also be declared.

2026-08-22

Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan Strengthen Nuclear Safety Cooperation Dialogue

Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan recently held working talks on nuclear safety, radiation safety, and environmental safety, during which the two sides exchanged views on technical and environmental issues related to the construction and future operation of Uzbekistan's nuclear power plant, and discussed strengthening cooperation on the peaceful use of nuclear energy in Central Asia. The talks were attended jointly by representatives of relevant Uzbek ministries and agencies and a Kazakh delegation. The Kazakh delegation was led by Mansur Oshurbayev, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Kazakhstan. Uzbekistan's atomic energy agency...

2026-08-22

Slovakia to Seek Seat on IAEA Board of Governors

Slovakia will seek a seat on the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) during the Agency's General Conference in Vienna in September. The Slovak delegation will be led by Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár. Blanár stated that Slovakia is highly dependent on nuclear energy, and securing a seat on the Board would help the country play a greater role in decision-making related to nuclear safety and energy security. Slovakia also plans to use this opportunity to promote innovative nuclear technology applications, including small modular reactors, and to continue strengthening international cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy. If elected, the Chair of the Slovak Nuclear Regulatory Authority, Marta Žiaková, is expected to represent Slovakia at relevant IAEA Board of Governors meetings.

2026-08-23

Preventive Power Reduction of Unit 5 at Bulgaria's Kozloduy NPP

Bulgarian Energy Minister Iva Petrova stated in Sofia on August 21 that due to the persistently low water level of the Danube River, Unit 5 of the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant (Kozloduy NPP) has undergone a preventive reduction in power generation of approximately 120 MW, but the plant is currently not in a crisis situation. The unit has an installed capacity of slightly over 1,000 MW. Petrova said that the power reduction is a preventive measure within the plant's action plan for responding to the declining Danube water level, and the current situation is under control. She noted that if the water level continues to drop, Unit 5 may require further power reduction. At present, the plant has established an internal working group to continuously monitor hydrological changes. The situation is...

2026-08-22

Large Transformer Arrives for Restart Project at US Three Mile Island Unit 1

August 21 news, Constellation Energy, the company overseeing the refurbishment of the Three Mile Island nuclear plant, said this week that a transformer weighing approximately 262 tons, shipped from South Korea to Pennsylvania, USA, has arrived at the plant site in Middletown. This is the first of three large transformers planned for delivery to the site. Constellation Energy is advancing the restart of Unit 1 at Three Mile Island and plans to rename the project the Crane Clean Energy Center. The unit has been shut down since 2019. Constellation Energy stated that the arrival of the transformer is a key milestone in its effort to restore 835 megawatts of reliable...

2026-08-23

Indian private enterprises lean toward 700 MWe pressurized heavy water reactors to enter nuclear power market

As India plans to significantly expand its nuclear power capacity, the domestically developed 700 MWe pressurized heavy water reactor (PHWR) is emerging as the primary choice for new entrants in the country's civilian nuclear power sector. Industry players believe this reactor type has established a relatively mature design, supply chain, and engineering service system, making it more suitable as a starting point for private enterprises to enter the nuclear power field. India has proposed increasing its domestic civilian nuclear power capacity to 100 GWe by 2047. Recently, India released the draft rules for the SHANTI Act, establishing a regulatory framework for a broader nuclear power ecosystem, covering private participation, captive power generation, licensing management, safety oversight, and nuclear liability. At an energy summit held in New Delhi...

2026-08-23

Gujarat seeks to attract small modular reactor manufacturing projects

On the fifth day of his visit to the United States, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel met with executives from several global companies in New York to advance investment outreach for the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2027. The meetings included Kyndryl, BlackRock, and Holtec International. During the talks with Holtec International, the two sides focused on nuclear technology and manufacturing cooperation. Holtec International primarily provides spent fuel storage and related solutions for nuclear power plants and has already established a precision manufacturing facility in Gujarat to meet growing demand for air-cooled condensers. According to an official statement, the company plans to expand this facility in 2025.

2026-08-23

IAEA Upgrades Global Nuclear Power Reactor Database

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has launched an updated version of its Power Reactor Information System (PRIS) and unveiled a new public webpage. The new platform features an optimized interactive data browser, enabling users to access information on nuclear power reactors worldwide more quickly and intuitively. Since its establishment in 1969, PRIS has served as the IAEA's primary database for nuclear power reactor information, covering reactor status, design characteristics, operational experience, and global nuclear power development trends. The system provides nuclear power data services to member states, policymakers, regulators, utilities, researchers, and the public. Its flagship publication, Nuclear Power Reactors in the World...

2026-08-23

Automated Radiation Monitoring System to Be Built at Egypt's El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant

On August 21, 2026, NPP Doza is advancing the construction project of an automated radiation monitoring system at Egypt's El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant. The system will serve Egypt's first nuclear power plant and, as an important component of the plant's radiation safety infrastructure, will be used for continuous radiation monitoring of the plant site and surrounding areas. According to the project schedule, the construction of a complete automated radiation monitoring system for the four units of the El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant typically takes two to three years, with work scope including technical solution development, technical documentation coordination, equipment manufacturing, staged testing, on-site deployment, and phased commissioning. NPP Doza...

2026-08-22

Fergana Region of Uzbekistan to Develop Roadmap for Cooperation with Rosatom in Nuclear Energy and Other Fields

On August 19, Khairullo Bozorov, Governor of Fergana Region of Uzbekistan, met with a delegation from Rosatom (the Russian State Atomic Energy Corporation) locally. The delegation was led by Alexey Dremuchev, Director of Rosatom's Central Asia Regional Center. During the talks, the two sides exchanged views on developing mutually beneficial cooperation, advancing potential investment projects, and localizing production. Rosatom presented its business portfolio in areas such as nuclear energy, mechanical engineering, nuclear medicine, digital technologies, and advanced materials production. Both sides noted that Uzbekistan, particularly Fergana Region, has favorable...

2026-08-22

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

Kalinin NPP Participates in Development of Udomlya Master Plan

On August 19, the government of Russia's Tver Region held a meeting to present and discuss the first-stage results of the master development plan for the city of Udomlya. The plan will define priority directions for Udomlya's future integrated development, taking into account residents' needs, local economic development, and the role of Kalinin NPP in the area. Participants included the Tver Region government and relevant departments, the Udomlya municipal district administration, Rosenergoatom, Kalinin NPP, and the planning organization. The master plan was commissioned jointly by the Tver Region government, the Udomlya municipal district administration, Rosatom, and Rosenergoatom...

2026-08-23

Russia's Novovoronezh NPP Publishes 2025 Environmental Safety Report

Russia's Novovoronezh Nuclear Power Plant recently released its 2025 environmental safety report to the public. The presentation of the report was arranged during navigation activities on the Don River, with participation from plant representatives, representatives of the Russian Ecological Society, personnel from relevant public institutions of Voronezh Oblast, environmental experts, journalists, and bloggers. The report focuses on the plant's impact on the surrounding environment and monitoring activities. According to Novovoronezh NPP, the plant conducts monthly water quality inspections at 24 control points along the Don River, most of which are located within urban areas. During the event, staff also demonstrated the water sampling process from the Don River at the plant's dedicated pier...

2026-08-23