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Norway Funds Research and Development of Microreactors for Marine Nuclear Propulsion

Recently, the Research Council of Norway announced an early-stage grant of US$2 million to the Marine Nuclear Power Systems (MarNuPS) project to support the integration and testing of maritime nuclear propulsion technology. It is reported that the project is led by the Norwegian subsidiary of Emerald Nuclear, a U.S. microreactor startup, with a total first-phase research budget of approximately US$15 million. Emerald's GEM microreactor concept uses tristructural isotropic (TRISO) high-assay low-enriched uranium fuel, has a refueling cycle of 5 to 15 years, and plans to adopt a "reactor leasing" rather than direct sales...

2026-10-28

PNNL Uses Artificial Intelligence to Accelerate the Development and Testing of Radiation-Hardened Chips

Recently, a team at the U.S. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) successfully deployed an artificial intelligence agent system in the testing and development of radiation-hardened microchips, significantly shortening the evaluation cycle for electronic components used in extreme high-radiation environments such as satellites and nuclear reactors. It is reported that galactic cosmic rays, heavy ions, and high-energy electrons pose serious threats to microchips, while adding physical shielding significantly increases equipment weight and operating costs. Relying on ion beam experimental data from the University of Tennessee, the PNNL team, through its built-in hierarchical AI agent system SciLink...

2026-10-28

Strengthening Foundations to Build a Solid Defense Line, Tackling Root Causes to Promote Development — A Sidelight on SNPAS's Three-Year Action for Fundamental Safety Production Improvement

Since 2024, SNPAS System Engineering Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as SNPAS) has fully implemented the deployment requirements of the three-year action for fundamental safety production improvement of the Work Safety Committee of the State Council and State Power Investment Corporation, anchored on the overall goal of "zero accidents, zero fatalities," adhered to the work mainline of "strengthening supervision and ensuring implementation, strengthening foundations and focusing on construction," systematically implemented measures around the four core elements of people, equipment, environment, and management, and cumulatively implemented 143 action measures, safeguarding high-quality development with high-level safety. Focusing on the intrinsic safety of people, strengthening the team through Party building. SNPAS adheres to Party management of safety, incorporates General Secretary Xi Jinping's important expositions on safety production into the "first agenda item," establishes a responsibility checklist for "Party management of safety" and "joint management," and compacts safety production responsibilities...

2026-10-27

ASEAN countries are comprehensively assessing nuclear energy development and deployment options

On October 21, 2026, at the World Nuclear Supply Chain Conference held in Manila, participating delegates pointed out that with the substantial growth in electricity demand and deepening energy security considerations, Southeast Asian countries are assessing nuclear energy options with a pragmatic attitude to diversify their power generation mix and safeguard regional energy supply. It is understood that data from the International Energy Agency (IEA) shows that since 2015, Southeast Asia's electricity demand has grown at an average annual rate of about 6%, and this trend is expected to continue until 2035. Rajib Dawood, Executive Director of the ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE), stated that the geopolitical situation...

2026-10-22

Malaysia's Worldwide Holdings Bhd Plans Investment Decision on Nuclear Power Project Within Five Years

Worldwide Holdings Bhd, a state-owned conglomerate of Selangor, Malaysia, is actively planning to play a role in Malaysia's future nuclear power development, closely aligning its strategic planning with Selangor's needs for stable electricity supply, enhanced local industrial capabilities, and expanded investment opportunities. The group's Chief Executive Officer Ahmad Zaki Ahmad Zainuddin stated that the preparatory work covers nuclear power plant site assessment, technology selection, and financing scheme evaluation, while simultaneously building professional capabilities spanning the entire project lifecycle from planning and construction to operation. Ahmad Zaki, at the Selangor International Business...

2026-10-18

Vietnam and Canada Deepen Cooperation in Nuclear Energy Development; Canada Promotes CANDU Heavy Water Reactor Technology

Le Xuan Dinh, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) of Vietnam, met with Jim Nickel, Canadian Ambassador to Vietnam, on October 16 in Hanoi, and held bilateral working talks with a delegation from AtkinsRéalis Engineering Group led by Todd Smith, Vice President of Nuclear Power Business Development of Canada. The two sides conducted in-depth discussions on key topics including the peaceful uses of atomic energy, research and development of clean and low-carbon technologies, and joint training of nuclear-related professionals, aiming to advance practical cooperation between the two countries in the civilian nuclear energy field. Le Xuan...

2026-10-18

Sanmen Nuclear Power's Multiple Management Innovation Achievements Recognized, Supporting High-Quality Development of Nuclear Power

Recently, Sanmen Nuclear Power proudly received multiple management innovation achievement awards. Among them, "Construction and Efficiency Enhancement of a Data-Driven Nuclear Power Thermal Performance Supervision System" won the Second Prize of CNNC, and "Data-Driven Predictive Maintenance Management for Nuclear Power Enterprises" won the Third Prize. In addition, "Full Life-Cycle Health Management of Equipment Based on Multi-Source Data and System Collaboration for Nuclear Power Enterprises" and "Construction of a Reliability-Centered Full-Process Quality Supervision System for Nuclear Fuel Manufacturing" also won the Third Prize of China Nuclear Power Management Innovation. These achievements fully demonstrate Sanmen Nuclear Power's innovation strength in relying on digital transformation, deepening nuclear power operations, and improving quality and efficiency, injecting strong momentum into the year-end sprint...

2026-10-16

Idaho State University to Build Microreactor, Empowering Nuclear Energy Talent Development

Recently, Idaho State University (ISU) announced that it will collaborate with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and local nuclear technology company NuCube to jointly build a new microreactor to fully support the state's only undergraduate nuclear engineering program. It is understood that the project will carry out a major expansion and upgrade of the existing teaching and research reactor that has been in continuous operation since 1965, providing a cutting-edge technology operating platform for the next generation of nuclear engineers. This collaboration relies on the relevant advancement programs of the U.S. Department of Energy's Nuclear Reactor Innovation Center (NRIC), aiming to provide key resources and regulatory guidance for the research, development, and...

2026-10-16

Russia Completes Qualification Tests of ITER First Wall Tungsten Lining, Advancing Development of Key Components for International Thermonuclear Fusion

The Efremov Institute of Electrophysical Apparatus (NIIEFA), a subsidiary of Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corporation, recently successfully completed the qualification testing phase of tungsten materials for the first wall lining of the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER). This testing aimed to verify the feasibility of the selected technical solution. The expert team completed vacuum rapid brazing of the tungsten lining, robotic ultrasonic inspection, and rigorous thermal cycling tests, laying a solid foundation for subsequent mass production of key components. As the physical boundary between the scorching plasma and the main reactor equipment in a tokamak device, the first wall lining must protect the equipment from high-energy particle bombardment while...

2026-10-10

South China Regulatory Station Strengthens Fusion Device Regulation to Empower New Technology Development

Recently, the South China Nuclear and Radiation Safety Regulatory Station of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (hereinafter referred to as the South China Regulatory Station) conducted a radiation safety regulatory inspection of the J-TEXT tokamak fusion experimental device at Huazhong University of Science and Technology. As the only large and medium-sized tokamak experimental device among Chinese universities, J-TEXT bears the important mission of fusion talent cultivation and frontier physics experiments. The South China Regulatory Station focused on key aspects including equipment operation, radiation protection, and authorization management, meticulously investigated safety hazards, verified the implementation of safety management systems, and urged Huazhong University of Science and Technology to promptly plug safety loopholes and standardize device operation procedures, effectively fortifying the defense line for the safe and stable operation of the fusion experimental device, thereby providing a solid safety guarantee for the orderly conduct of scientific research experiments...

2026-10-08

Indiana Launches "Nuclear Ready Communities Program" Applications: Promoting Clean Nuclear Energy Investment to Empower High-Tech Industry Development

Indiana Governor Mike Braun officially announced on Tuesday local time the opening of the application channel for the state's Nuclear Ready Communities Program. The policy aims to guide and assist local municipalities across the Hoosier State in establishing readiness mechanisms to accept advanced clean energy investment, attracting large nuclear power developers to locate there through upfront assessment and certification. Indiana officials position civilian nuclear energy as a core engine for driving future high-tech industry investment, building a resilient power grid, and providing local communities with low-cost, highly reliable electricity. As data centers...

2026-10-07

Strengthen Regulation of Fusion Devices, Empower the Development of New Technologies

Recently, the South China Regional Office of Nuclear and Radiation Safety Supervision of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (hereinafter referred to as the South China Regional Office) conducted a radiation safety supervision inspection of the J-TEXT tokamak fusion experimental device at Huazhong University of Science and Technology. As the only medium-to-large tokamak experimental device at a university in China, J-TEXT bears the important mission of fusion talent cultivation and frontier physics experiments. The South China Regional Office focused on key aspects including equipment operation, radiation protection, and authorization management, meticulously investigated safety hazards, verified the implementation of safety management systems, and urged Huazhong University of Science and Technology to promptly plug safety loopholes and standardize device operation procedures, effectively building a strong defense line for the safe and stable operation of fusion experimental devices, providing solid support for the orderly conduct of scientific research experiments...

2026-10-01

IAEA and IDB Sign Cooperation Agreement to Advance Nuclear Energy and Nuclear Technology for Sustainable Development in Latin America and the Caribbean

On September 24, 2026, on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation. The two sides aim to establish a long-term partnership to jointly advance in-depth cooperation in Latin America and the Caribbean in the safe, secure and sustainable use of nuclear energy and nuclear technology. This also represents an important step by the IAEA to expand its network of cooperation with multilateral development finance institutions in support of the global low-carbon clean transition. The memorandum was signed by...

2026-09-27

Miniature "Plug-and-Play" Platform Poised to Accelerate Development of New PET Radiotracers

A research team at the Keck School of Medicine of USC is working to develop a miniature plug-and-play chip platform aimed at significantly accelerating the synthesis and preparation of novel positron emission tomography (PET) radiotracers. The project aims to lower the barriers and costs of developing molecular imaging probes, and has received a four-year, $2.6 million research grant from the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) under the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The project is led by Dr. Kai Chen, PhD, professor of radiology, radiation oncology, and pharmacology and pharmaceutical sciences at USC...

2026-09-27

Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, CAS Develops TKO and "All-in-One" TRIM Genome Editing System, Achieving "One-Stop" Precise Pyramiding of Complex Crop Traits

In the process of modern agricultural crop breeding, although a large number of elite alleles have been successively sequenced and identified, how to rapidly and precisely pyramid them into a single variety has always faced the technical bottleneck of multi-generational crossbreeding and repeated experimental optimization. The research team at the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has successfully tackled this challenge by developing a precise gene knockout tool TKO and an all-in-one composite genome editing system TRIM (Targeted Replacement, Insertion and Mutagenesis), opening up a new pathway for one-stop targeted improvement of complex agronomic traits. Targeting...

2026-09-24