Blockchain could be the key to nuclear material safeguards
Did you know that many countries still rely on paper-based systems to keep track of transactions involving nuclear material?
Oct 31, 2022
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Germany puts two nuclear plants on standby in energy U-turn
Germany said Monday it would keep two nuclear plants on standby beyond the end of the year in a policy U-turn, as the shut-off of Russian gas supplies sends Europe scrambling for energy sources.
Sep 5, 2022
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Watchdog groups call review at US nuclear lab 'sham' process
The U.S. government is planning to review the environmental effects of operations at one of the nation's prominent nuclear weapons laboratories, but its notice issued Friday leaves out federal goals to ramp up production ...
Aug 20, 2022
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Russian takeover of Chernobyl site challenges the 'peaceful, safe and sustainable' branding of nuclear energy
At least seven forest fires continue to burn around the Russian-held Chernobyl nuclear site in Ukraine, raising fears radionuclides could spread from the defunct facility.
Mar 25, 2022
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New research explores the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on nuclear security
King's College London academics have published new research exploring how the UK's civil nuclear sector has responded to challenges posed by COVID-19.
Feb 25, 2022
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Machine learning used to predict direction-dependent mechanical properties of metals
A machine-learning algorithm developed at Sandia National Laboratories could provide auto manufacturing, aerospace and other industries a faster and more cost-efficient way to test bulk materials.
Feb 15, 2022
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Belgium commits to phasing out existing nuclear power plants
The Belgian government tentatively committed itself Thursday to phasing out the country's existing nuclear power plants by 2025 while using gas as a bridge toward sustainable energy sources and possible new-technology nuclear ...
Dec 23, 2021
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With redesigned 'brains,' W88 nuclear warhead reaches milestone
Sandia National Laboratories and its nuclear security enterprise partners recently completed the first production unit of a weapon assembly responsible for key operations of the W88 nuclear warhead.
Aug 16, 2021
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US pushes ahead with nuclear plans despite watchdog concerns
The Biden administration appears to be picking up where former President Donald Trump left off as the federal agency that oversees U.S. nuclear research and bomb-making has approved the conceptual design and cost range for ...
Apr 29, 2021
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US lab looks to boost power supply ahead of nuclear mission
The U.S. government plans to build a new transmission line and make other upgrades costing hundreds of million dollars to ensure its laboratory in northern New Mexico has enough electricity for ongoing operations and future ...
Apr 20, 2021
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