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South Korean Environmental Groups to Hold Nuclear Safety Seminar, Focusing on SMR Regulatory Independence and Institutional Gaps

The Korean Federation for Environmental Movement recently announced that it will hold a session of the Continuous Nuclear Safety Seminar Series, under the safety regulation domain, at 10:00 a.m. on August 21, 2026, in Conference Room 8 of the National Assembly Members' Office Building, under the theme "Moving Beyond Promotion-Centered Nuclear Policy Toward an Independent Safety Regulatory System." The event is hosted by National Assembly member Lee Ju-hee and co-organized by the Citizens' Institute for Environmental Studies and the Korean Federation for Environmental Movement, aiming to discuss structural issues in South Korea's nuclear safety regulatory system. According to available information, the South Korean government is accelerating the research and development, industrial support, and commercialization of small modular reactors (SMRs), with the i-SMR standard design approval application already accepted and the Special Act on SMR Development Promotion scheduled to take effect in September.

2026-08-11

Arab League Holds Second Technical Committee Meeting on Nuclear and Radiation Emergency Preparedness Roadmap, Focusing on Cross-Border Coordination and Alignment with IAEA Obligations

The General Secretariat of the League of Arab States held its second open-ended technical committee meeting at its headquarters from August 9 to 10, focusing on following up on the implementation of the Arab cooperation roadmap for nuclear and radiation emergency preparedness and response. The meeting was attended by representatives of Arab member states, the Arab Atomic Energy Agency (AAEA), and relevant Arab and international organizations, indicating that this issue has risen from mere technical cooperation to an important component of regional security governance. The core objective of the meeting is to enhance the coordination capacity and response capability of Arab countries in the face of nuclear accidents and radiological emergencies. As nuclear technology continues to expand in energy, medical, industrial, and scientific research applications, nuclear...

2026-08-10

Greece to Set Up Cross-Ministerial Group to Study Nuclear Energy Deployment, with Focus on Small Modular Reactors

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced that Greece will establish a cross-ministerial group to study the scientific basis and legal framework required for the potential deployment of nuclear energy. The Greek government has approved the establishment of the relevant cross-ministerial body, laying the institutional foundation for subsequent assessment work. At a cabinet meeting held on July 30, Mitsotakis stated that an increasing number of countries are considering generating electricity using small modular reactors, and Greece cannot ignore this trend. He said Greece should at least conduct research and obtain complete data before making any decisions. The effort aims to keep Greece abreast of international nuclear technology developments and build a professional...

2026-08-04

CGN Dasheng Launches Nondestructive Testing Solutions for Power Batteries to Address New Safety Requirements for Electric Vehicle Batteries

The national mandatory safety standard "Safety Requirements for Traction Batteries for Electric Vehicles" officially takes effect on July 1, 2026, further raising the requirements for power battery safety inspection. In response to the needs for internal defect identification, fault tracing, and in-line production testing, CGN Dasheng Accelerator Technology Co., Ltd. has launched multiple nondestructive testing solutions, utilizing X-ray imaging, industrial CT, and electron beam scanning microfocus X-ray source technologies to provide inspection means for power battery quality control. The internal structure of power batteries is complex, with cells typically composed of multiple layers of materials wound or stacked. During production, subtle defects such as electrode plate wrinkles, metal debris contamination, positive-negative electrode misalignment, and welding porosity can...

2026-08-04

Russian research team reveals submicroscopic pore structure of chernozem using ion beam scanning electron microscopy

Researchers at the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology and their collaborators have recently used focused ion beam scanning electron microscopy (FIB-SEM) to perform detailed characterization of the microstructure of chernozem soil samples. The study shows that this technique can identify pores smaller than 1 micron, pore morphology, and specific organic components in soil, providing a new observational tool for understanding the mechanisms of chernozem fertility formation and maintenance. The research was supported by a grant from the Russian Science Foundation and published in the 17th series "Soil Science" of the Moscow University Bulletin. Soil science research typically requires extending from the field scale to the microscopic scale. Computed tomography (CT) has been widely used to...

2026-08-03

Germany's Hesse to Build National Laser Fusion Center, Plans Commercial Laser Fusion Power Plant at Biblis

The German Federal Ministry for Research, Technology and Aerospace (BMFTR) announced on July 29 that Hesse will become the site of Germany's National Laser Fusion Center. The center is one of three national fusion capability centers established under Germany's Fusion 2040 program and the High-Tech Agenda, aiming to promote the coordinated development of fusion research, industry, and infrastructure. According to the arrangement, Focused Energy will play a core role in the construction of the center. The project is located at the site of the former Biblis nuclear power plant in Hesse, where Focused Energy plans to build a laser fusion industrialization park and promote the construction of what it claims will be the world's first commercial laser fusion power plant. Germany's...

2026-07-30

EU Releases 2026–2027 Nuclear Research and Training Work Programme: Focusing on Safety, Innovation, and Capacity Building

Recently, the European Commission officially released the "2026-2027 European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) Research and Training Work Programme" (hereinafter referred to as the Euratom Programme). This programme is a continuation and deepening of the Euratom work plan for 2021-2025, setting out the strategic directions, priorities, and funding actions for nuclear research in the next two years. This article systematically reviews the core content of the Euratom Programme, providing a detailed introduction from multiple dimensions, including the strategic framework, annual guidelines, specific actions in various research areas, other supporting measures, and budget arrangements, aiming to offer a comprehensive reference for domestic nuclear safety regulation and technical support work. Overall Strategy...

2026-07-29

Beijing Key Laboratory Unveiled: Focusing on Domestic Production of Liquid-Helium-Free Superconducting MRI and X-ray CT Equipment

Recently, the "Beijing Key Laboratory for Innovation and Translation of Advanced Superconducting MRI and CT Medical Equipment," spearheaded by Wandong Medical, was officially inaugurated. Previously approved by the Beijing Municipal Science &

2026-07-27

Multiple meetings focus on the *Convention on Supplementary Compensation for Nuclear Damage* as the global nuclear liability regime continues to advance.

Several meetings centered on the Convention on Supplementary Compensation for Nuclear Damage (CSC) have recently taken place. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) stated that key topics of discussion included strengthening cooperation under the C

2026-07-27