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Factory Acceptance Test Completed for TM020 RF Cavity of Super Tau-Charm Facility

The 500MHz TM020 normal-conducting RF cavity, a key component of the STCF accelerator constructed by Lanzhou Taiji, passed its factory acceptance test on July 28, 2026. This marks a significant milestone in the key technology research project for the Super Tau-Charm Facility (STCF), a new-generation electron-positron collider led by the University of Science and Technology of China. The review meeting brought together experts from the Institute of High Energy Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chongqing University, Tsinghua University, the University of Science and Technology of China, and Dongsheng Fusion (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd. The expert panel conducted a comprehensive and rigorous review of the RF cavity (a 1200mm large-diameter cavity), including its structural design, secondary vacuum brazing, precision machining methods, vacuum performance, and cold test results, and unanimously agreed that all indicators met the design requirements. The measured unloaded quality factor (Q₀) reached 56900 (design value 61500), placing its performance at a leading level among similar high-performance normal-conducting RF cavities in China.

2026-07-31

Malaysia Calls on ASEAN to Prioritize Nuclear Energy for Regional Energy Transition

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim called on ASEAN countries at a regional energy conference not to overlook nuclear energy in the process of energy transition. He pointed out that as the region seeks stable, economical, and reliable energy supplies, nuclear energy deserves greater attention. Currently, although ASEAN member states are actively developing renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power, the focus on nuclear energy is notably insufficient, which is considered a regret. Malaysia has sufficient management experience and technical capabilities to explore options that can contribute to common energy goals. Prime Minister Anwar emphasized that nuclear energy can play a key role in supporting the objectives of the ASEAN Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation, especially in...

2026-07-30

Vietnam-Hungary Industrial Education Cooperation Seminar Held, Vietnam Plans to Send Students to Study Nuclear Energy Technology in Hungary

On July 29, a delegation from the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade held a seminar with the Hungarian Rectors' Conference and the Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME), focusing on promoting educational cooperation in the industrial sector, particularly in Hungary's advantageous disciplines such as mechanical engineering, semiconductors, nuclear energy, and information technology. Dr. Nguyen Van Thien, Vice President of Hanoi University of Industry, proposed that BME provide short-term or long-term training courses for lecturers from his university. Associate Professor Nguyen Xuan Hoan, President of Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry and Trade, expressed hope to send 3 to 5 graduate students to study at BME this year or next year through government scholarships, with the expectation that they would return to work in Vietnam after graduation. The Vietnamese delegation also stated that, in preparation for the upcoming nuclear power project, it hopes to send students to Hungary to study nuclear energy technology starting this year.

2026-07-30

South Korean Study Confirms Low-Dose CT Arthrography Reduces Radiation Exposure in Shoulder Examinations

A research team led by Professor Choi Jeong-ah from the Department of Radiology at Hallym University Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital in South Korea has recently confirmed that low-dose CT arthrography can reduce patient radiation exposure by approximately 31% while maintaining high diagnostic accuracy, with diagnostic performance comparable to 3T magnetic resonance imaging (3T MRI). The findings have been published in the international musculoskeletal imaging journal *Skeletal Radiology*. Rotator cuff tears and superior labral anterior-posterior (SLAP) lesions are significant causes of shoulder pain; if not diagnosed and treated in a timely manner, they may lead to arthritis or decreased shoulder joint function. Currently, 3T MRI is commonly used for precise examinations, but it has drawbacks such as high cost, long examination times, and the potential for claustrophobia in some patients;...

2026-07-30

TerraPower Isotopes to Donate Actinium-225 via Oncidium Foundation to Support Cancer Treatment Accessibility

TerraPower Isotopes (TPI), a subsidiary of U.S. nuclear innovation company TerraPower, announced on July 29 that it will coordinate the donation of the rare medical isotope actinium-225 (Ac-225) through the Oncidium Foundation to support economically disadvantaged cancer patients in accessing targeted radionuclide therapy. The Oncidium Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting global access to targeted radionuclide cancer treatments. Its RLT-Connect program aims to help financially challenged patients access relevant therapies, reducing treatment disparities caused by geographic and economic conditions. This donation also marks TPI's entry into Oncidium's collaborative ecosystem of radioisotope suppliers, medical practitioners...

2026-07-30

Taishan Nuclear Power Launches First Batch of Independent Skill Level Certification

Recently, Taishan Nuclear Power carried out its first batch of independent vocational skill level certification, with a total of 16 individuals passing the assessment and obtaining corresponding skill level certifications. This certification marks the first batch conducted by the company after the implementation of the unified vocational skill level certification system under China General Nuclear Power Group (CGN), signifying that the company's skill talent evaluation work has officially entered a new stage of standardization and systematization. The certification covered two job categories: Vocational Trainer (Level 1) and Radiation Monitoring and Protection Worker (Levels 2 and 3). A total of 20 individuals participated, with 16 passing. The certification process strictly followed three stages: written examination, practical operation, and comprehensive review, assessing the participants' professional knowledge, operational skills, and work performance...

2026-07-30

CNNC Northern Holds Cadre Conference

On July 30, CNNC Northern Nuclear Fuel Components Co., Ltd. held a cadre conference. Wen Feng, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of CNNC Northern, presided over the meeting and read out the appointment decision of the CNNC Party Leadership Group: after study and decision, Ke Tong is recommended as the Chief Accountant of CNNC Northern Nuclear Fuel Components Co., Ltd. Wen Feng, on behalf of the company's leadership team, delivered a statement, sincerely thanking the CNNC Party Leadership Group and the China Atomic Energy Party Committee for their concern and attention to the company's leadership team building, as well as their support and care for the company's industry and long-term development. He stated that he firmly supports and obeys the decisions of the CNNC Party Leadership Group and the China Atomic Energy Party Committee. Wen Feng emphasized that in the first half of the year, the company successfully completed its established production tasks. Currently, the decisive battle...

2026-07-30

The Institute of Plasma Physics, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, hosted the 2026 China-Korea Bilateral Workshop on Tungsten Metal First Wall and Plasma-Wall Interactions

Recently, the 2026 China-Korea Bilateral Workshop on Tungsten Metal First Wall and Plasma-Wall Interactions (2026 CN-KO  Workshop on W-based metal Wall and  Plasma-Wall Interactions) was held. This meeting, hosted by the Institute of Plasma Physics, is a series of conferences under the framework of bilateral science and technology cooperation between the Chinese and Korean governments. More than 40 researchers from institutions including the Korea Institute of Fusion Energy, the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, the Korea Institute of Materials Science, Pohang University of Science and Technology, the Institute of Plasma Physics, the Institute of Solid State Physics, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei University of Technology, and Beihang University participated...

2026-07-30

Moffitt Cancer Center Activates Proton Therapy Center in Florida, USA

Moffitt Cancer Center recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony, announcing the official opening of the Richard M. Schultz Family Foundation Proton Center at the Moffitt Speros Outpatient Center. Located in the Speros Global R&D Park in Pasco County, Florida, it is recognized as the first proton therapy center in the Tampa Bay area. Moffitt Cancer Center stated that the activation of the proton therapy center will provide local patients with more precise radiotherapy options. Built in collaboration with IBA, a particle accelerator technology company, the center will use proton therapy to deliver targeted radiation to tumors, improving tumor targeting accuracy while minimizing impact on surrounding healthy tissues. According to reports, the...

2026-07-30

Russian regulator inspects nuclear fuel cycle safety compliance at Ural Electrochemical Plant

On July 27, the Department for Supervision of Nuclear Fuel Cycle Facilities, Ship Nuclear Power Plants and Radiation Hazardous Facilities of the Federal Service for Environmental, Technological and Nuclear Supervision of Russia conducted a routine on-site comprehensive inspection of the Ural Electrochemical Plant Joint-Stock Company located in Novosibirsk, focusing on verifying the enterprise's compliance with relevant federal laws, regulations, and regulatory license terms on the use of atomic energy. The inspection covered multiple aspects of the operational safety of nuclear fuel cycle facilities, including the implementation of responsibilities of the operating organization in safety assurance, maintenance of performance of important safety systems and components, safety control during technical process implementation, compliance with decommissioning requirements for nuclear facilities, and safety of radioactive waste treatment...

2026-07-30

Princeton University and PPPL Launch Collaborative Graduate Program in Plasma Science and Technology

The Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL), a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) facility, and Princeton University recently launched the Collaborative Research Program in Plasma Science and Technology (CRPST). This two-year program, which began on July 1, 2026, aims to establish a more formal joint mentorship mechanism and expand opportunities for Princeton University graduate students in engineering, physics, and related disciplines to participate in research at PPPL. Under the program, selected students will be jointly mentored by a PPPL scientist and a Princeton University faculty member. Students will work at PPPL at least one day per week, participate in relevant research groups, and use laboratory facilities to advance their projects...

2026-07-30

SuperCritical Obtains Exclusive License for Uranium Extraction from Seawater Technology, Plans Industrial Deployment in the United States

SuperCritical Materials Corp., a U.S. developer of nuclear fuel and critical materials infrastructure, announced on July 24 that it has obtained an exclusive license from Battelle Memorial Institute for a patented uranium adsorbent technology used to extract uranium from seawater. The technology was originally developed by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) and its research partners. Battelle Memorial Institute currently manages eight national laboratories for the U.S. federal government. SuperCritical stated that the technology has been verified to extract uranium from seawater...

2026-07-30

Superyacht Industry Explores Nuclear Power Transition, Calls for Early Safety and Regulatory Preparation

During the 2026 Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, the application prospects of nuclear propulsion technology in the superyacht sector became a focal point of industry discussion. Experts attending the event believe that although nuclear-powered superyachts still have a long way to go before commercial application, the relevant discussions are no longer confined to the conceptual stage. The industry needs to start preparing early on issues such as design, safety, operation, and regulation. Engel-Jan de Boer, Global Yacht Business Manager at the UK-based maritime professional services organization Lloyd's Register, stated during the conference that with the rapid development of maritime nuclear technology...

2026-07-30

Northeast China Regional Nuclear and Radiation Safety Supervision Station of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment Organizes 2026 Northeast Regional Radiation Monitoring Comparison and Technical Exchange Activity

To further enhance the radiation monitoring capability and level in Northeast China and deepen technical exchanges and cooperation in radiation monitoring within the region, the Northeast China Regional Nuclear and Radiation Safety Supervision Station of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (hereinafter referred to as the Northeast Supervision Station), relying on the Northeast Base of the Nuclear and Radiation Safety Center of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, recently organized the 2026 Northeast Regional Radiation Monitoring Comparison and Technical Exchange Activity. Frontline monitoring technical experts from units including the Nuclear and Radiation Safety Center of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, the National Marine Environmental Monitoring Center, provincial-level radiation monitoring institutions of the three northeastern provinces, Liaoning Hongyanhe Nuclear Power Co., Ltd., and CNNC Liaoning Nuclear Power Co., Ltd. participated in this event. This technical exchange activity closely aligns with the actual...

2026-07-30

Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Meets ITER Organization Director-General

Starting at 4:50 p.m. on July 29, Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi met with Pietro Barabaschi, Director-General of the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) Organization, who was visiting Japan. The meeting lasted approximately 15 minutes. (Photo source: Japan Cabinet Public Affairs Office) Hayashi welcomed Barabaschi's visit to Japan. He stated that fusion energy has been listed as one of the 17 strategic areas in Japan's growth strategy. Japan looks forward to progress in the ITER project and believes it will play a significant role in advancing the realization of fusion energy and enhancing energy security. Hayashi...

2026-07-30