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Researchers make breakthrough with new type of nuclear fuel rods: 'Realizing the full scientific potential of this material'

Nuclear fuel rods that work more efficiently, last much longer, and minimize nuclear waste may soon help generate more sustainable energy sources. Interesting Engineering shared the latest development ...
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What are small modular reactors, a new type of nuclear power plant sought to feed AI’s energy demand?

All the different types of small modular reactors generate heat the same way: by splitting heavy atoms and capturing the heat ...
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Management of Disused Radioactive Sources: IAEA Safety and Security Guidance

Radioactive sources are important in cancer treatment and gamma radiography devices in industry and keeping them safe and secure is essential — from manufacture to disposal. The IAEA’s Guidance on the ...
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Radioactive Sources: Applications and Alternative Technologies

The purpose of this Sandia National Laboratories' sponsored study is to support existing and future activities under the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Office of Radiological Security ...
SFGate

What are small modular reactors, a new type of nuclear power plant sought to feed AI’s energy demand?

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Leonel Lagos, Florida International University (THE CONVERSATION) As U.S. electricity ...