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Zhang Yiming, Chairman of HTA: Tackling the "Last Mile" of Nuclear Pharmacy Network Delivery to Bring Domestic Radiopharmaceuticals to Patients in Western and County-Level Regions

On July 28, the 2026 Radiopharmaceutical Innovation and Development Conference was held in Taiyuan, Shanxi Province. Zhang Yiming, Party Committee Secretary and Chairman of HTA, told reporters that the company is restructuring its short half-life radiopharmaceutical delivery system through "regional layout + standardized logistics + grassroots empowerment," striving to ensure that cancer patients in western and county-level regions can access domestically produced radiopharmaceuticals within the drug's effective half-life window. Currently, multi-dimensional policy dividends are being continuously released, and China's radiopharmaceutical industry is entering a critical window of opportunity. Alpha nuclide drugs represent the future direction of therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals. Zhang Yiming introduced that HTA has already made early arrangements for drug research in this field, jointly conducting research on actinium-225 labeled...

2026-08-05

Tunisia Aims to Become Africa's NDT Benchmark with IAEA and Nuclear Science Center Support

To explore avenues for cooperation in Tunisia around non-destructive testing (NDT) and industrial applications of nuclear technology, the Technical Center for Mechanical and Electrical Industries (CETIME) hosted a joint delegation from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the National Center for Nuclear Science and Technology (CNSTN). This meeting was part of an initiative launched by these two organizations aimed at raising awareness and understanding of these technologies among institutions that use radioactive tracers and sources for industrial applications. The two sides focused on CETIME's work in non-destructive testing using radioactive sources, as well as joint projects aimed at advancing nuclear and radiation technologies applied to industry, non-destructive testing, and the enhancement of industrial quality. Through this...

2026-08-05

Russia Plans to Complete Domestic MRI Scanner Development by 2027

On August 1, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin stated that Russia should complete the development of a domestically produced MRI scanner by 2027. Mishustin learned about the relevant progress during his visit to the Consultative Diagnostic Center in the Republic of Tyva. While inspecting the MRI equipment installed at the center, he asked Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko about the development of domestic devices. Murashko stated that the research and development work is being carried out by Rosatom, and noted that the device is expected to be completed next year. Mishustin then expressed hope that Russia would have its own domestically developed MRI scanner next year. If the device is completed as planned, it will be used in the field of medical imaging diagnostics.

2026-08-05

Westinghouse and Amentum Expand Cooperation to Support Scaled Deployment of APX Technology Platform

Westinghouse Electric Company announced on August 4 that it has reached a series of agreements with Amentum to expand cooperation around Westinghouse's APX technology platform, enhance the scaled deployment capability of AP1000 reactors, and advance the development and licensing of the AP300 Small Modular Reactor (SMR). Under the agreements, the two companies will collaborate to advance AP300 SMR regulatory approval from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). Westinghouse stated that obtaining regulatory approval is a critical step for AP300's market entry, and Amentum's engineering capabilities and nuclear project experience will support these efforts. Westinghouse Electric...

2026-08-05

Approximately 13,000 liters of water found in Unit 3 of Hamaoka Nuclear Power Plant; Chubu Electric continues investigation into data falsification

Japan's Chubu Electric Power announced on August 4 that water accumulation totaling approximately 13,000 liters was found in the turbine building and related areas of Unit 3 at the Hamaoka Nuclear Power Plant. The company stated that the accumulated water contains no radioactive substances and is currently investigating the specific cause. According to Chubu Electric Power, at around 11:00 a.m. on the 4th, a worker from a partner company discovered approximately 5 liters of water in a passageway on the northwest side of the first basement floor of the turbine building adjacent to the reactor building of Unit 3. Subsequently, company personnel continued on-site inspections and confirmed at around 3:00 p.m. the same day that approximately 13,000...

2026-08-05

Curium and Lantheus Reach Definitive Merger Agreement to Build a Global Integrated Radiopharmaceutical Theranostics Platform

On August 3, global radiopharmaceutical company Curium announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement with Lantheus Holdings, Inc. Under the agreement, Curium US Holdings LLC will merge with Lantheus through its wholly owned subsidiary, with a total consideration of up to $114.50 per share and a total transaction value of approximately $8 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, Curium US will acquire all outstanding shares of Lantheus at $102.50 per share in cash upon closing of the transaction. In addition, Lantheus shareholders will receive non-transferable contingent value rights, entitling them to up to $12.00 per share in additional cash payments if certain commercial milestones for Lantheus-related products are achieved by 2030...

2026-08-04

American Fusion Inc Appoints Nuclear Diagnostics Expert as Strategic Advisor in Preparation for Texatron Testing

American Fusion Inc announced on August 3 that it has appointed Dr. Noah D'Amico as a strategic advisor to the company. The company stated that this move will strengthen its scientific, engineering, and advanced diagnostics team configuration, and support the next phase of its Texatron Fusion Engine testing program at Texas Tech University. After joining American Fusion Inc, Dr. D'Amico will continue his roles at Texas Tech University and BlankSlate Innovation, serving as Chief Operating Officer of BlankSlate Innov...

2026-08-04

New Progress in Ion Dynamics Regulation in Nanofluidic Memristors by the Institute of Modern Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Water-based nanofluidic ionic devices offer unique advantages in frontier fields such as brain-computer interfaces and biocompatible computing. Recently, the research team from the State Key Laboratory of Heavy Ion Science and Technology at the Institute of Modern Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, in collaboration with Lanzhou University, Hebei University of Geosciences, and other partners, successfully achieved stable ionic memristive effects in single-ion-track nanochannels. Through precise regulation, they realized programmable transitions between memristive and synaptic functions, providing a new technological pathway for the development of next-generation low-power neuromorphic computing hardware. The related results were published in the journal *Small* on July 22. Relying on the Heavy Ion Research Facility in Lanzhou (HIRFL), the researchers...

2026-08-04

Researchers at the Institute of Modern Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, reveal the dual-directional role of shell effects in multinucleon transfer reactions

Recently, the research team from the State Key Laboratory of Heavy Ion Science and Technology at the Institute of Modern Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, together with collaborators, revealed the dual-directional mechanism of shell effects in multinucleon transfer reactions and proposed optimized reaction systems. This study provides new insights for the efficient synthesis of neutron-rich nuclides in the laboratory. The results were published in Physics Letters B. The synthesis and study of neutron-rich nuclides near the neutron magic number 126 are of special scientific significance, as the properties of these nuclides are directly related to how heavy elements such as gold and platinum in the universe are formed. However, efficiently producing these nuclides has long been an experimental challenge. Traditional fusion-evaporation...

2026-08-04

Zhangzhou Energy Chemistry Laboratory Receives CNAS Accreditation

Recently, the Zhangzhou Energy Chemistry Laboratory received the laboratory accreditation certificate issued by the China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS). CNAS is the national accreditation body designated by the State Administration for Market Regulation in accordance with the Regulations of the People's Republic of China on Certification and Accreditation and the Measures for the Supervision and Administration of Accreditation Bodies, and its accreditation results can achieve international mutual recognition under the Mutual Recognition Arrangement of the International Accreditation Forum. The company's chemistry laboratory strictly benchmarked against CNAS-CL01:2018 "Accreditation Criteria for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories," and solidly advanced various foundational tasks including the preparation of system documents, implementation of quality control, enhancement of personnel skills, and metrological traceability of equipment. After trial operation, internal audit...

2026-08-04

Enzychem Lifesciences Signs MOU with Korea Institute of Radiological & Medical Sciences to Jointly Develop Radiation-Induced Dermatitis Treatment

Enzychem Lifesciences announced on August 4 that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Korea Institute of Radiological & Medical Sciences (KIRAMS) for joint research on a treatment for radiation-induced dermatitis. Based on their respective research capabilities and expertise, the two parties will explore the feasibility of developing a treatment for radiation-induced dermatitis and advance joint new drug research. Radiation-induced dermatitis is one of the most common treatment-related side effects in cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy, manifesting as skin erythema, pain, itching, and peeling. In severe cases, it can delay or interrupt radiotherapy schedules, not only reducing patients' quality of life but also negatively affecting the treatment process. The treatment has recently...

2026-08-04

CGN Dasheng NDT Helps Power Batteries Pass Quality Tests Smoothly

News of new energy vehicle fires occasionally surfaces, and the culprit is almost always the power battery. To fundamentally address this industry-wide problem, the mandatory national safety standard "Safety Requirements for Traction Battery of Electric Vehicles" will officially take effect on July 1, 2026, ushering in the strictest examination the battery industry has ever faced. Facing high-standard testing requirements, CGN Dasheng has deployed its full suite of non-destructive testing capabilities, leveraging precise and comprehensive non-destructive flaw detection technologies to help the industry deliver a high-standard safety answer sheet. The internal structure of a power battery is wound layer upon layer, resembling a Swiss roll. During production, subtle defects such as electrode foil wrinkles, metal debris contamination, and misalignment between positive and negative electrodes may occur. These "minor issues" can evolve into overheating,...

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

Two Joint Laboratories for Radiation Injury Treatment under the Institute of Radiation Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Inaugurated in Shanghai and Wuxi

From July 30 to 31, Zhou Jiaxi, Director of the Institute of Radiation Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Liu Qiang, Deputy Director, Su Xu, Distinguished Professor, along with relevant heads from the National Nuclear Radiation Medical Treatment Base (Tianjin), the Science and Technology Department, and the Industry Department, successively visited Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital and the Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University for cooperation exchanges, and jointly inaugurated the two joint laboratories for radiation injury treatment. On the afternoon of July 30, the plaque presentation ceremony for the joint laboratory between the Institute of Radiation Medicine and Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital was held in Shanghai. Chen Chang, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and President of Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Liu Haipeng, Vice President, and heads of relevant departments attended the event. Zhou Jiaxi stated that the co-establishment of the joint laboratory is a...

2026-08-04

Global nuclear power generation hits record high in 2025, with net growth mainly driven by China

According to the latest release of the Statistical Review of World Energy, global nuclear power generation reached 2,845 TWh in 2025, an increase of approximately 30 TWh from 2024, up 1.3% year-on-year, setting a new record. Among this, China's nuclear power generation increased by more than 34 TWh, becoming the primary source of net global nuclear growth. This record needs to be viewed within a longer timeframe. The previous peak in global nuclear power generation occurred in 2006, when it reached 2,803 TWh. In other words, although 2025 global nuclear power generation has surpassed the previous peak, the cumulative increase over 19 years is only about 1.5%, which does not indicate rapid expansion on a global scale. Over the past decade, global nuclear power generation has risen from 2015...

2026-08-03