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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
Nuclea to Explore Building Nuclear Test Reactor in Utah to Advance Morpheus Microreactor Deployment
On August 5, Mangoceuticals announced that Nuclea Energy USA Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of its merger partner, has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Utah Office of Energy Development to explore siting a nuclear test reactor at the Utah St. Rafael Energy Laboratory to advance the deployment of the Morpheus microreactor. Under the MOU, Nuclea USA and the Utah Office of Energy Development will collaborate on test reactor siting and support related communications and coordination with the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The parties will also evaluate pathways for future deployment of Nuclea's technology in Utah. The collaboration is seen as a step in Nuclea's micro modular react...
2026-08-06