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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

SPIC Thorium-Based Energy Technology Company Visits College of Nuclear Science and Technology at Harbin Engineering University for Cooperation Exchange

On August 20, Tang Chuntao, interim head of the Overall Technology Department and R&D Design Department of SPIC Thorium-Based Energy Technology Co., Ltd., led a delegation to the College of Nuclear Science and Technology at Harbin Engineering University for an exchange meeting. The two sides discussed topics including technical breakthroughs, research collaboration, and talent cultivation related to the National Major Science and Technology Project on thorium molten salt reactors. Dean Tan Sichao and Vice Dean Xia Genglei attended the meeting. Tan Sichao welcomed Tang Chuntao and his delegation. He noted that the College of Nuclear Science and Technology, leveraging the university's distinctive advantages in the "Three Seas and One Nuclear" strategy, has established a multidisciplinary layout in nuclear engineering, nuclear technology, and nuclear chemical engineering with deep academic accumulation. As the sole entity of SPIC Group for the thorium fuel cycle, Thorium-Based Energy Company undertakes the R&D and construction of advanced Generation IV nuclear energy systems. The two sides have complementary strengths and broad prospects for cooperation. He expressed hope that this exchange would serve as an opportunity to deepen joint research, platform co-construction, and talent co-cultivation, jointly serving the nation's high-quality nuclear energy development.

2026-08-24

Li Qiang Chairs State Council Executive Meeting, Approves the "Regulations on Emergency Response and Investigation Handling of Electric Power Safety Accidents (Revised Draft)" and Others

On August 21, Premier Li Qiang of the State Council chaired an executive meeting of the State Council, which heard a report on the construction of the new-generation communication network, made arrangements for further clearing overdue payments owed to enterprises, studied efforts to continuously improve air quality, and reviewed and approved the "Regulations on Emergency Response and Investigation Handling of Electric Power Safety Accidents (Revised Draft)" and the "Regulations on Market Supervision and Administration Offices (Draft)". The meeting noted that it is necessary to actively adapt to the trends of the new round of technological revolution and industrial transformation, firmly seize the opportunities presented by the construction of the new-generation communication network, adhere to application-driven and appropriately forward-looking development, coordinate the construction of basic networks, space networks, international networks, and integrated networks, and consolidate and enhance the competitive advantages of China's information and communication industry. It is necessary to...

2026-08-22

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

Argentina's Nucleoeléctrica Argentina adjusts organizational structure to boost nuclear service exports

The Board of Directors of Nucleoeléctrica Argentina SA held a meeting on August 12, 2026, and approved Resolution No. 1018, authorizing adjustments to the company's organizational structure with a focus on supporting the development of new business units, particularly the export of specialized nuclear services to international markets. This adjustment provides organizational support for the company's earlier formal incorporation of "provision of services to foreign nuclear facilities" into its corporate purpose. In recent years, the company has participated in projects and services related to nuclear facilities in Canada, Brazil, China, South Korea, and Spain, and has developed proprietary technological solutions applicable to CANDU reactors. Under the new structure, the company's management...

2026-08-22

Brive in France Tests Sterile Insect Technique Using X-Ray Irradiation to Control Tiger Mosquitoes, Preliminary Results Show Nearly 60% Sterility Rate in Mosquito Eggs

The city of Brive-la-Gaillarde in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France is using the Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) to control tiger mosquitoes. Since May 2025, the city has been working with the Montpellier-based company Terratis, releasing male mosquitoes that have been treated with X-ray irradiation and rendered incapable of reproduction, in order to reduce the tiger mosquito population. The core of this method is to allow sterile males to mate with wild females, causing the females to lay eggs that cannot hatch. Although it may appear that mosquitoes are still being released in active mosquito areas, the released individuals are males, which do not bite humans. As of October 31, 2025, Brive has deployed nearly 11 million sterile male mosquitoes across 58 release points covering more than 100 hectares, with a weekly release volume of approximately 400,000...

2026-08-23

Argentina advances uranium mine restart to support nuclear power program

The Argentine government is incorporating the resumption of domestic uranium mining into its nuclear energy development plan. The government of Javier Milei proposed a nuclear program in June this year, covering uranium resource development, support for the operation of existing nuclear power units, and the construction of modular reactors. Argentina has a long history of uranium mining. According to data, the Huemul uranium mine in Mendoza Province operated from 1955 to 1975, and the Sierra Pintada uranium mine operated from 1975 to 1997. Since then, Argentina has relied mainly on imports for the uranium fuel needed to operate its nuclear power plants. Currently, nuclear power accounts for about 7% of the country's electricity generation. Argentine official data shows that the country has identified recoverable uranium resources of 34,250 tonnes.

2026-08-23

South Korea's Asan Medical Center Develops AI-Based Radiopharmaceutical Therapy Platform with U.S. Institutions

The research team at Asan Medical Center in Seoul announced on the 21st that it has recently been selected for the "2026 Korea-U.S. Innovative Outcomes R&D New Support Project" organized by the Ministry of Health and Welfare, and will collaborate with U.S. research institutions to develop an artificial intelligence-based radiopharmaceutical therapy platform aimed at exploring new treatment strategies for solid tumors that respond poorly to conventional therapies. The team is composed of professors including Myung Seung-jae from the Department of Gastroenterology, Oh Seung-jun from the Department of Nuclear Medicine, Ryu Chang-hoon from the Department of Oncology, Jung Byung-kwan from the Department of Pathology, and Son Byung-ho from the Department of Breast Surgery at Asan Medical Center. The project will combine Asan Medical Center's large-scale clinical and pathological data, Emory University's AI-based digital pathology analysis technology, and Case Western Reserve University and University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center's pathological and clinical research capabilities.

2026-08-22

Two New Members Join the "Guohe One" Industrial Chain Alliance

On the afternoon of August 20, the signing ceremony for the co-construction agreement of the Guohe One Industrial Chain Alliance and the exchange meeting on new nuclear materials and technologies were held at Shanghai Research Institute of Materials Co., Ltd. Shanghai Nuclear Engineering Research and Design Institute Co., Ltd. signed the "Guohe One Industrial Chain Alliance Co-construction Agreement" with Shanghai Research Institute of Materials Co., Ltd. and Qingdao Keertai Environmental Control Technology Co., Ltd., marking the official accession of the two entities to the alliance. On the same day, the Nuclear Power Isolation, Vibration Reduction, and Wear Reduction Equipment Localization Development Center, led by Shanghai Research Institute of Materials Co., Ltd., was officially launched. The center will focus on localization development in areas such as isolation, vibration reduction, and wear reduction for key nuclear power equipment, promoting the transformation of related technologies from research and validation to engineering application.

2026-08-22

CFHI Dalian Nuclear Power Evaporator Clean Room Project Advances Preliminary Preparations

Recently, preliminary preparations are advancing for the clean room project under the evaporator batch manufacturing capacity building initiative of CFHI Dalian Nuclear Power & Petrochemical. Located in the Dalian Bay coastal equipment manufacturing cluster, the project will improve the clean operating conditions for nuclear power evaporator production and address the shortcomings in supporting processes for batch manufacturing. The project has a total investment of 18.81 million yuan, covering an area of approximately 2,600 square meters, with a new building area of approximately 2,600 square meters. The construction centers on the evaporator tube bundle assembly clean room, supplemented by installation workstations, channel head storage areas, packaging transport track systems, and air purification systems. Since the project launch, relevant departments in Dalian Bay have been providing service support for preliminary work including land planning, engineering scheme preparation, and approval coordination, while liaising with municipal and district-level industry authorities to resolve bottlenecks in project advancement and improve the efficiency of preliminary preparations.

2026-08-22

Armenia to Select Technology Solution for New Nuclear Power Plant by End of 2027

The Armenian government has set the end of 2027 as the deadline for selecting the technology solution for a new nuclear power plant. The project will eventually replace the existing Metsamor Nuclear Power Plant and has been incorporated into Armenia's government program for 2026 to 2031. According to the program, Armenia will advance the construction project for the new nuclear power plant and complete the reactor technology selection by at least the end of 2027. At present, the government has not yet disclosed the installed capacity, reactor type, or potential contractor for the new plant. Armenia has been evaluating nuclear power options from multiple countries in recent years, including both traditional large- or medium-sized nuclear units and small modular reactors (SMRs). Armenian officials have previously stated that units of relatively smaller scale, which are easier to connect to the national grid, are one of the key areas of focus for the government.

2026-08-23

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

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

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