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Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging Reveals Mechanism of Canine Brain Recognizing Human Negative Emotions

August 11 news, Hungarian ethologists from Eötvös Loránd University, in collaboration with researchers from the University of Vienna in Austria and the National Autonomous University of Mexico, used functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to study how canine brains process human facial emotions. The related paper was published in iScience. The research team designed two experiments. To avoid the influence of dogs' emotional responses to familiar people on the results, facial photos of strangers were used in the experiments. The first experiment included 8 dogs aged 18 to 53 months, including 6 Border Collies, 1 Labrador Retriever, and 1 Golden Retriever. The dogs remained in a stationary position in the scanner and could leave the device at any time. The experiment first compared happy and neutral human face images...

2026-08-12

Brazil's IRD Radiometric Metrology Laboratory Receives CTBTO Certification, Joins International Nuclear Test Monitoring Network

The Radiometric Metrology Laboratory of Brazil's Institute of Radiation Protection and Dosimetry (IRD/ANSN) has recently received certification from the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO), officially qualifying it to join the international verification system. The certification was granted following an on-site audit conducted by the CTBTO in Rio de Janeiro from June 16 to 25, marking the Brazilian laboratory as the 15th certified unit among the 16 treaty-designated radionuclide laboratories. The certification primarily confirmed that the laboratory meets CTBTO requirements in high-precision analysis, result reliability, data traceability, and standardization of technical procedures. The audit covered sample reception and preparation, equipment calibration, result interpretation,...

2026-08-12

CT "5-Star" Image Quality Scoring May Help Reduce Radiation Dose

A multinational study involving the International Atomic Energy Agency and Massachusetts General Hospital in the United States shows that a standardized 5-star scoring system that considers both radiation dose and CT image quality can produce relatively consistent evaluations across different radiologists and help identify opportunities to reduce patient radiation exposure. This retrospective study included 2,737 adult CT examinations performed at 6 hospitals across 5 European countries, including 1,247 chest CTs and 1,490 abdominal CTs, involving 13 CT scanners. At each hospital, 3 radiologists independently evaluated the examinations using the 5-star framework. Unlike traditional image quality assessments that may favor lower noise...

2026-08-12

India's Bihar signs memorandum of understanding for $2.3 billion small modular reactor project

The government of Bihar, India recently signed investment memorandums of understanding totaling approximately $6 billion (about €5.2 billion) with several industrial enterprises, covering sectors such as steel, textiles, food processing, pharmaceuticals, and nuclear energy. Among these, the nuclear energy project investment amounts to approximately $2.3 billion, making it the largest investment proposal among the signed agreements. According to a statement issued by the office of Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, Global Renewable Advanced Clean Energy, a recently registered company headquartered in Hyderabad in central India, signed the nuclear energy memorandum of understanding. Further details...

2026-08-12

Vietnam's National Assembly Reviews Approval of Agreements Related to the Ninh Thuan Nuclear Power Project on the Afternoon of August 11

On the afternoon of August 11, the Vietnamese National Assembly continued the agenda of its first extraordinary session, with the latter half of the proceedings turning to the approval procedures for agreements related to the Ninh Thuan Nuclear Power Plant project. The Vice President of Vietnam, on behalf of the President, submitted a proposal regarding the approval of the relevant agreements; the Minister of Justice, authorized by the Prime Minister, delivered an explanatory report on the agreements; and the Chairman of the National Assembly's Committee for National Defense, Security, and Foreign Affairs submitted a review report. This arrangement indicates that the Ninh Thuan nuclear power project involves not only energy development but also a comprehensive assessment at the legal, diplomatic, security, and national strategic levels. Before the conclusion of the afternoon session, National Assembly deputies held group discussions on the proposal to approve the agreements related to the Ninh Thuan Nuclear Power Plant project. The group discussions...

2026-08-12

Malaysia's Non-Destructive Testing Capabilities Gain International Recognition, Exporting Training and Technical Services to Asia-Pacific Region

August 7, 2026 - After more than four decades of collaboration with the International Atomic Energy Agency, Malaysia has progressively established a comprehensive non-destructive testing system, evolving from an early reliance on foreign testing services to becoming an influential provider of NDT services and training in the Asia-Pacific region. Trainees participate in a trainer training course in Malaysia to obtain certification in non-destructive testing radiography. (Photo: Nuklear Malaysia) Non-destructive testing is primarily used to assess the integrity of materials and components in industrial facilities and infrastructure, enabling the detection and characterization of defects without damaging the inspected object. This technology is widely applied in industrial quality control, playing a significant role in enhancing facility safety...

2026-08-12

IAEA Trains Ukrainian Experts in Non-Destructive Testing Techniques to Assess Damaged Infrastructure

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) recently conducted non-destructive testing (NDT) training for Ukrainian civil engineering experts through the International Atomic Energy Agency Support and Assistance Mission to Kherson State (ISAMKO), to support infrastructure safety assessment and recovery efforts following the destruction of the Kakhovka Dam. The training was held in July 2026 at the IAEA Non-Destructive Testing Service Center in Seibersdorf, Austria, over a five-day period, with nine Ukrainian experts participating. This was also the first training program held at the center since its inauguration in 2024. The course focused on the application of NDT techniques in civil engineering for infrastructure inspection, structural diagnostics, safety assessment, and asset integrity evaluation, helping participants...

2026-08-12

Russia Approves Chinese Academy of Sciences' Accession to International Research Organization at PIK Reactor

Mikhail Kovalchuk, Director of the Kurchatov Institute National Research Centre in Russia, recently stated that Russia has approved the Chinese Academy of Sciences' accession to the International Centre for Synchrotron Radiation, Neutron and Laser Research, which is being established around the PIK high-flux research reactor. Speaking at a meeting of the Science and Education Committee held in Novosibirsk, Kovalchuk said that three Chinese institutions have successively submitted applications to join the international organization, with the application from the Chinese Academy of Sciences having completed review and received approval. In June of this year, he had indicated that the Chinese side was interested in participating in this international research cooperation mechanism. The PIK high-flux research reactor is located in Gatchina, Russia, and was developed by the Konstantinov Petersburg Nuclear Physics Institute...

2026-08-12

U.S. Moves to Relax Oversight of Small Maritime Nuclear Reactors, Promoting Civilian Floating Nuclear Energy Applications

The U.S. government is pushing to remove or simplify regulatory barriers to deploying civilian nuclear reactors on floating platforms and vessels, aiming to pave the way for small modular reactors to enter maritime shipping and offshore energy applications. The relevant topics will be highlighted during the International Atomic Energy Agency's ATLAS initiative event from August 26 to 27, with the U.S. also planning to showcase reactor technologies suitable for waterborne operations. The day prior, the U.S. will host an industry day, inviting nuclear and maritime sector companies to present their solutions. This move reflects the strategic importance the U.S. energy sector places on small modular reactors. Compared to traditional large-scale nuclear power plants, small modular reactors emphasize high energy density,...

2026-08-12

Latin American Energy Experts Learn About Russia's Nuclear Industry Development and Peaceful Use Prospects in Russia

Energy experts from several Latin American countries recently visited the ATOM Museum at VDNKh in Moscow to gain a systematic understanding of the history of Russia's nuclear industry, key technological solutions, and future directions for the peaceful use of nuclear energy. The visit spanned from early scientific research to modern nuclear technology applications, with a focus on the operating principles of nuclear power plants, the structure of water-water power reactors, and the fundamentals of how nuclear energy is converted into electricity. The exchange not only focused on traditional nuclear power but also showcased future-oriented technologies such as small nuclear power plants. A power transmission network planning expert from Peru noted that he had previously been unfamiliar with the development path of Russia's nuclear industry, and this...

2026-08-12

RITVERTS Multiple Radionuclide Solution Specific Activity Reference Standards Added to Register

RITVERTS JSC has added multiple radionuclide solution specific activity reference standards to the register, covering nuclides such as americium-241, europium-152, cesium-137, barium-133, cobalt-60, cobalt-57, strontium-90 + yttrium-90, tritium, plutonium-239, uranium-238, and plutonium-238. The reference standards added to the register this time include GSO 13340-2026 (americium-241), GSO 13339-2026 (europium-152), GSO 13338-2026 (cesium-137), GSO 13337-2026 (barium-133), GSO 13336-2026 (cobalt-60), GSO 13335-2026 (cobalt-57) from the SO UAR-G-RT dataset; GSO 13334-2026 (strontium-90 + yttrium-90), GSO...

2026-08-12

Russia's MEPhI Receives Over 1 Billion Rubles in Funding for Two Domestic Scientific Instrument Projects

The Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education will allocate 2.81 billion rubles to support the development of eight types of domestically produced scientific research equipment. According to the results of an additional competitive selection, the funds are planned to be disbursed from 2026 to 2028, with six universities and research institutions set to receive support. Among them, the National Research Nuclear University MEPhI (Moscow Engineering Physics Institute) will receive the largest share, with two projects totaling slightly over 1 billion rubles in funding. Under the arrangement, MEPhI will receive 591 million rubles for the development of a tandem quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometer (QTOF MS), and an additional 433 million rubles for the atom probe tomography project. Both projects have previously been approved by the Russian Academy of Sciences and included in...

2026-08-12

Rosatom Technical Academy Launches Development of Training Programs for Uzbekistan NPP Personnel

Rosatom Technical Academy has launched the development of training programs for personnel of the planned nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan. The foundation ceremony for this project was held in June this year, and training preparations will be aligned with the NPP construction schedule and subsequent operational requirements. Currently, Academy experts are developing teaching materials, refining training methodologies, and formulating course plans coordinated with the NPP construction phases for this new project. The training content will also be adapted to the characteristics of the small modular reactor technology adopted for the project to meet new technical requirements. At the Novovoronezh branch alone, about 50 experts are already involved in developing training programs for Uzbek personnel...

2026-08-12

Rosatom emphasizes computational infrastructure to support nuclear research facilities

On August 11, Alexey Likhachev, CEO of Rosatom, stated at a meeting of the Science and Education Council in Novosibirsk that Russia needs to develop a dedicated program to advance high-performance computing, artificial intelligence technologies, and supercomputer infrastructure to support the operation of large scientific facilities and related research tasks. Likhachev noted that Rosatom has developed a mathematical modeling system since the 1990s and built its own supercomputer network. He believes that a unified digital platform integrating artificial intelligence, computing based on new physical principles, and quantum technologies should be systematically developed as a key component of the nation's scientific and technological advancement...

2026-08-12

Dong Nai Province, Vietnam: Nuclear Medicine Applications Drive Modern Medical Development, Focusing on Early Cancer Diagnosis and Precision Treatment

In the development of modern medicine, atomic energy technology is moving from the laboratory to the clinical frontline, becoming an important pillar for early disease screening, precise diagnosis, and effective treatment. In recent years, Dong Nai Province has continuously applied nuclear medicine technology to medical examinations and treatments, particularly in areas such as cancer, stroke, traumatic brain injury, cardiovascular diseases, and bone and joint injuries. Through equipment such as X-ray, gamma rays, CT, and MRI, doctors can observe deep structures and lesions of the human body within a relatively short time, giving patients the opportunity for earlier detection and faster intervention. At Dong Nai General Hospital, approximately 500 patients undergo X-ray or related imaging examinations each day, with digital X-ray systems and multi-slice spiral C...

2026-08-12