Nuclear Energy | Innovation News Network Science, Research & Innovation News Thu, 16 Jan 2025 08:55:07 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 Research activities on lithium-water interactions for safety analysis of tokamak reactors /research-activities-on-lithium-water-interactions-for-safety-analysis-of-tokamak-reactors/54551/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=research-activities-on-lithium-water-interactions-for-safety-analysis-of-tokamak-reactors /research-activities-on-lithium-water-interactions-for-safety-analysis-of-tokamak-reactors/54551/#respond Thu, 16 Jan 2025 08:55:07 +0000 /?p=54551 Researchers at the University of Pisa are improving the understanding of lithium-water interactions to improve tokamak reactor safety.

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]]> /research-activities-on-lithium-water-interactions-for-safety-analysis-of-tokamak-reactors/54551/feed/ 0 Revolutionising fusion energy: KIT’s mission to advance stellarators /revolutionising-fusion-energy-kits-mission-to-advance-stellarators/54489/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=revolutionising-fusion-energy-kits-mission-to-advance-stellarators /revolutionising-fusion-energy-kits-mission-to-advance-stellarators/54489/#respond Tue, 14 Jan 2025 10:50:21 +0000 /?p=54489 Learn about how KIT aims to develop an integrated fuel cycle specifically designed for stellarators - a major boost for fusion energy.

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]]> /revolutionising-fusion-energy-kits-mission-to-advance-stellarators/54489/feed/ 0 The race to achieve net energy gain /the-worldwide-race-to-achieve-net-energy-gain/54203/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-worldwide-race-to-achieve-net-energy-gain /the-worldwide-race-to-achieve-net-energy-gain/54203/#respond Mon, 06 Jan 2025 10:10:44 +0000 /?p=54203 The world is now on the last leg of the decades-long race to achieve net energy gain from nuclear fusion. Discover more here.

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]]> /the-worldwide-race-to-achieve-net-energy-gain/54203/feed/ 0 Xcite Resources Inc provides updates on Canadian uranium projects /xcite-resources-provides-updates-on-canadian-uranium-projects/53845/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=xcite-resources-provides-updates-on-canadian-uranium-projects /xcite-resources-provides-updates-on-canadian-uranium-projects/53845/#respond Thu, 12 Dec 2024 13:57:06 +0000 /?p=53845 Xcite Resources highlights the potential of uranium projects in Canada’s Athabasca Basin. Discover their impact on uranium supply.

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]]> /xcite-resources-provides-updates-on-canadian-uranium-projects/53845/feed/ 0 US and UK collaborate to deliver $52m ST40 spherical tokamak upgrades /us-and-uk-collaborate-to-deliver-52m-st40-spherical-tokamak-upgrades/53787/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=us-and-uk-collaborate-to-deliver-52m-st40-spherical-tokamak-upgrades /us-and-uk-collaborate-to-deliver-52m-st40-spherical-tokamak-upgrades/53787/#respond Mon, 09 Dec 2024 13:19:10 +0000 /?p=53787 Discover the groundbreaking $52M upgrade to the ST40 spherical tokamak, advancing US-UK fusion research for clean, sustainable energy

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]]> /us-and-uk-collaborate-to-deliver-52m-st40-spherical-tokamak-upgrades/53787/feed/ 0 The importance of helium coolant in nuclear reactors /the-importance-of-helium-coolant-in-nuclear-reactors/35349/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-importance-of-helium-coolant-in-nuclear-reactors /the-importance-of-helium-coolant-in-nuclear-reactors/35349/#respond Tue, 03 Dec 2024 10:26:04 +0000 /?p=35349 Discover why helium coolant in nuclear reactors will be essential in fuelling the green energy transition.

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]]> /the-importance-of-helium-coolant-in-nuclear-reactors/35349/feed/ 0 First Hydrogen set to produce green hydrogen from SMRs /first-hydrogen-set-to-produce-green-hydrogen-from-smrs/53597/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=first-hydrogen-set-to-produce-green-hydrogen-from-smrs /first-hydrogen-set-to-produce-green-hydrogen-from-smrs/53597/#respond Mon, 02 Dec 2024 12:25:07 +0000 /?p=53597 First Hydrogen is exploring the potential of producing green hydrogen using power supplied by small modular nuclear reactors.

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]]> /first-hydrogen-set-to-produce-green-hydrogen-from-smrs/53597/feed/ 0 Fusion energy café launched in UK to boost public awareness /fusion-energy-cafe-launched-in-uk-to-boost-public-awareness/53526/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fusion-energy-cafe-launched-in-uk-to-boost-public-awareness /fusion-energy-cafe-launched-in-uk-to-boost-public-awareness/53526/#respond Fri, 29 Nov 2024 13:59:27 +0000 /?p=53526 The world's first fusion energy café has opened its doors in Worksop, marking a groundbreaking step in public education about fusion energy.

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]]> /fusion-energy-cafe-launched-in-uk-to-boost-public-awareness/53526/feed/ 0 Research in Saskatchewan: A fertile environment for innovators across industries /research-in-saskatchewan-a-fertile-environment-for-innovators-across-industries/53412/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=research-in-saskatchewan-a-fertile-environment-for-innovators-across-industries /research-in-saskatchewan-a-fertile-environment-for-innovators-across-industries/53412/#respond Wed, 27 Nov 2024 12:00:27 +0000 /?p=53412 Research in Saskatchewan is helping to plan, develop and execute innovative ideas across several industries. Discover more here.

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]]> /research-in-saskatchewan-a-fertile-environment-for-innovators-across-industries/53412/feed/ 0 NDA launches cutting-edge facility to boost nuclear cybersecurity /nda-launches-cutting-edge-facility-to-boost-nuclear-cybersecurity/53335/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nda-launches-cutting-edge-facility-to-boost-nuclear-cybersecurity /nda-launches-cutting-edge-facility-to-boost-nuclear-cybersecurity/53335/#respond Mon, 25 Nov 2024 15:26:47 +0000 /?p=53335 The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority has unveiled the GCCC, a state-of-the-art facility aimed at revolutionising nuclear cybersecurity.

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]]> /nda-launches-cutting-edge-facility-to-boost-nuclear-cybersecurity/53335/feed/ 0 From fission to fusion neutronics and multi-physics simulations at the University of Tennessee /from-fission-to-fusion-neutronics-and-multi-physics-simulations-at-the-university-of-tennessee/53127/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=from-fission-to-fusion-neutronics-and-multi-physics-simulations-at-the-university-of-tennessee /from-fission-to-fusion-neutronics-and-multi-physics-simulations-at-the-university-of-tennessee/53127/#respond Thu, 21 Nov 2024 08:07:32 +0000 /?p=53127 Discover University of Tennessee research and training for the next generation of fusion nuclear engineering graduates.

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]]> /from-fission-to-fusion-neutronics-and-multi-physics-simulations-at-the-university-of-tennessee/53127/feed/ 0 Negotiations begin to advance UK small modular reactors /negotiations-begin-to-advance-uk-small-modular-reactors/52777/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=negotiations-begin-to-advance-uk-small-modular-reactors /negotiations-begin-to-advance-uk-small-modular-reactors/52777/#respond Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:00:13 +0000 /?p=52777 Great British Nuclear has started detailed negotiations with the final four shortlisted bidders to advance small modular reactors in the UK.

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]]> /negotiations-begin-to-advance-uk-small-modular-reactors/52777/feed/ 0 Renaissance Fusion: Simplifying stellarator technology to achieve abundant fusion energy /simplifying-stellarator-technology-to-achieve-fusion-energy/52555/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=simplifying-stellarator-technology-to-achieve-fusion-energy /simplifying-stellarator-technology-to-achieve-fusion-energy/52555/#respond Thu, 07 Nov 2024 09:16:23 +0000 /?p=52555 Francesco Volpe, Co-founder of Renaissance Fusion, discusses how the their unique stellarator technology accelerates fusion energy in Europe.

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]]> /simplifying-stellarator-technology-to-achieve-fusion-energy/52555/feed/ 0 Small modular nuclear reactors to fuel US energy revolution, researchers say /small-modular-nuclear-reactors-to-fuel-us-energy-revolution-researchers-say/52458/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=small-modular-nuclear-reactors-to-fuel-us-energy-revolution-researchers-say /small-modular-nuclear-reactors-to-fuel-us-energy-revolution-researchers-say/52458/#respond Tue, 05 Nov 2024 10:14:02 +0000 /?p=52458 Discover why small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) offer a path to meet energy demands and cut US emissions by 2050.

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]]> /small-modular-nuclear-reactors-to-fuel-us-energy-revolution-researchers-say/52458/feed/ 0 The versatile role of nuclear energy in a decarbonised future /the-versatile-role-of-nuclear-energy-in-a-decarbonised-future/52410/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-versatile-role-of-nuclear-energy-in-a-decarbonised-future /the-versatile-role-of-nuclear-energy-in-a-decarbonised-future/52410/#respond Mon, 04 Nov 2024 07:29:37 +0000 /?p=52410 European Nuclear Society (ENS) explores how nuclear energy can drive sustainable development by providing clean, low-carbon energy solutions.

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]]> /the-versatile-role-of-nuclear-energy-in-a-decarbonised-future/52410/feed/ 0 UK Industrial Fusion Solutions set to lead game-changing STEP programme /uk-industrial-fusion-solutions-set-to-lead-game-changing-step-programme/52373/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=uk-industrial-fusion-solutions-set-to-lead-game-changing-step-programme /uk-industrial-fusion-solutions-set-to-lead-game-changing-step-programme/52373/#respond Fri, 01 Nov 2024 10:18:17 +0000 /?p=52373 Leadership of the STEP programme has transitioned to UK Industrial Fusion Solutions in a milestone moment to deliver UK fusion energy.

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]]> /uk-industrial-fusion-solutions-set-to-lead-game-changing-step-programme/52373/feed/ 0 SMR designs suitable for Sweden’s future electricity production needs /smr-designs-suitable-for-swedens-future-electricity-production-needs/49733/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=smr-designs-suitable-for-swedens-future-electricity-production-needs /smr-designs-suitable-for-swedens-future-electricity-production-needs/49733/#respond Thu, 31 Oct 2024 15:30:03 +0000 /?p=49733 The ANItA project identifies SMR designs suitable for electricity production in Sweden and points out the need for further research.

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]]> /smr-designs-suitable-for-swedens-future-electricity-production-needs/49733/feed/ 0 US boosts HALEU nuclear fuel production to support advanced reactors /us-boosts-haleu-nuclear-fuel-production-to-support-advanced-reactors/52072/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=us-boosts-haleu-nuclear-fuel-production-to-support-advanced-reactors /us-boosts-haleu-nuclear-fuel-production-to-support-advanced-reactors/52072/#respond Mon, 21 Oct 2024 08:33:14 +0000 /?p=52072 The US Department of Energy (DOE) has selected four companies to strengthen the domestic supply of high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU).

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]]> /us-boosts-haleu-nuclear-fuel-production-to-support-advanced-reactors/52072/feed/ 0 DELISA-LTO project: Ensuring safe lifetime extension of VVER reactors /delisa-lto-project-ensuring-safe-lifetime-extension-of-vver-reactors/52057/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=delisa-lto-project-ensuring-safe-lifetime-extension-of-vver-reactors /delisa-lto-project-ensuring-safe-lifetime-extension-of-vver-reactors/52057/#respond Fri, 18 Oct 2024 14:01:18 +0000 /?p=52057 The DELISA-LTO project aims to determine the most affected components of VVER reactors from the perspective of Long-Term Operation.

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]]> /delisa-lto-project-ensuring-safe-lifetime-extension-of-vver-reactors/52057/feed/ 0 Space Force funds $35m for next-gen nuclear microreactor spacecraft propulsion /space-force-funds-35m-for-nuclear-microreactor-space-propulsion/52040/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=space-force-funds-35m-for-nuclear-microreactor-space-propulsion /space-force-funds-35m-for-nuclear-microreactor-space-propulsion/52040/#respond Fri, 18 Oct 2024 11:04:02 +0000 /?p=52040 A $35M Space Force initiative combines nuclear microreactors and electric propulsion for faster, more efficient spacecraft manoeuvres.

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