Iran reportedly studied a highly advanced “fourth-generation” nuclear weapon based on pure fusion, a theoretical technology that avoids uranium and plutonium, generating minimal radiation, raising ...
In late July, BWX Technologies quietly activated a new line at its Lynchburg, Virginia facility, capable of producing uranium nitride TRISO fuel—a next-generation material designed for what are known ...
United States Energy Secretary Chris Wright recently spoke to Bloomberg Tech about an ambitious project. The United States wants to have next-generation nuclear reactors before July 4th, 2026. It is ...
A contract has been awarded for the construction of the conventional islands of the three reactors that will comprise the first phase of the Xuwei nuclear power project in China. The plant will supply ...
Chinese scientists successfully converted thorium-232 into uranium-233 within an experimental thorium molten salt reactor, validating the technical feasibility of the thorium fuel cycle. This ...
Globally, the buildout of nuclear capacity is at relatively high levels compared to the last 3 decades as countries recognize ...
[Nuclear.Ru, 6 December] China and Russia have signed the charter of the Generation-IV International Forum (GIF), bringing the number of members of the organization to 13. In December 2002, the GIF ...
Global nuclear power generation is on course to decline after a record-breaking 2024 on insufficient investment and aging power plants, the World Nuclear Industry Status Report has warned. Ahead of ...
Russia confirms the development of a fifth-generation nuclear submarine, aiming to enhance its undersea deterrent amid NATO advancements and sanctions.