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Tanzania Becomes East Africa's Nuclear Science Training Hub
SolutionsFeb 3

Tanzania Becomes East Africa's Nuclear Science Training Hub

Tanzania is using nuclear technology to transform healthcare, agriculture, and energy while training the next generation of scientists across East Africa. The partnership with the International Atomic Energy Agency shows how peaceful nuclear applications can drive real development progress.

AllAfrica - Environment2 min read
China Fires Up Reactor That Burns Nuclear Waste for 1,000 Years
InnovationMar 6

China Fires Up Reactor That Burns Nuclear Waste for 1,000 Years

China is launching the world's first large-scale nuclear reactor that burns dangerous waste while generating clean energy for a millennium. The breakthrough technology could transform nuclear power into a truly sustainable energy source.

South China Morning Post2 min read
Bill Gates' TerraPower Buys Korean Nuclear Tech for $5M
InnovationMay 17

Bill Gates' TerraPower Buys Korean Nuclear Tech for $5M

Bill Gates' nuclear company just bought cutting-edge reactor safety technology from South Korea for $5 million, bringing the world closer to cleaner, safer nuclear energy. The deal combines American innovation with Korean engineering excellence to accelerate next-generation reactor development.

Regional: south korea technology (KR)3 min read
UK Tests Robots to Safely Handle Nuclear Waste
SolutionsJul 1

UK Tests Robots to Safely Handle Nuclear Waste

Robots are now doing the dangerous work of sorting nuclear waste in South Gloucestershire, keeping human workers safer while saving potentially hundreds of millions of pounds. Two groundbreaking trials are showing how technology can tackle one of Britain's toughest cleanup challenges.

Google: robotics innovation3 min read
Indian Startup Raises $3M for Clean Nuclear Heat Tech
Innovation2h ago

Indian Startup Raises $3M for Clean Nuclear Heat Tech

A Hyderabad company is betting big on controversial nuclear technology that could one day power factories without carbon emissions. They've just raised $3 million to prove it works.

YourStory India3 min read
Singapore Builds Nuclear Energy Team to Power Clean Future
InnovationFeb 8

Singapore Builds Nuclear Energy Team to Power Clean Future

Singapore is training local experts and studying advanced nuclear technology as it prepares for a potential clean energy future. The new Nuclear Energy Office is building homegrown talent to safely assess whether nuclear power could work in the dense city-state.

Google News - Singapore Technology3 min read
Tiny Satellites Could Stop Nuclear Weapons in Space
SolutionsJul 9

Tiny Satellites Could Stop Nuclear Weapons in Space

Scientists have designed shoebox-sized satellites that can detect nuclear weapons secretly launched into orbit, offering a new way to prevent conflicts in space. The monitoring system uses commercially available technology to spot weapons before they can threaten the thousands of satellites we depend on daily.

Google News - Science3 min read
Florida Startup Tests First Commercial Nuclear Battery in Space
InnovationJul 10

Florida Startup Tests First Commercial Nuclear Battery in Space

A Florida company just launched the first commercial satellite powered by nuclear battery technology that could keep future spacecraft running for years without sunlight. The breakthrough opens new possibilities for deep space missions and lunar exploration.

SpaceNews3 min read
Bill Gates' Nuclear Plant Gets US Approval with Korea Tech
InnovationMay 17

Bill Gates' Nuclear Plant Gets US Approval with Korea Tech

A next-generation nuclear reactor backed by Bill Gates just won approval to build America's first advanced small modular reactor, powered by South Korean technology. The project brings together cutting-edge innovation from both countries to deliver cleaner, safer energy.

Regional: south korea technology (KR)2 min read
Robot Dog Takes Radiation Samples at Sellafield Nuclear Site
InnovationFeb 3

Robot Dog Takes Radiation Samples at Sellafield Nuclear Site

A four-legged robot named Spot has successfully completed the first trial of taking contamination swabs in a radioactive area at Sellafield, potentially keeping workers out of hazardous zones. The technology could transform how nuclear sites monitor safety across the UK.

Google: robotics innovation3 min read
UK Builds 3 Small Nuclear Reactors for Sweden
InnovationJun 16

UK Builds 3 Small Nuclear Reactors for Sweden

British engineering giant Rolls-Royce just landed a multi-billion dollar deal to build Sweden's first new nuclear power plant in over 40 years. The breakthrough marks a major win for clean energy technology that could power hundreds of thousands of homes across Europe. #

Euronews2 min read
Malaysia's Nuclear Reactor Celebrates 44 Safe Years
InnovationJul 2

Malaysia's Nuclear Reactor Celebrates 44 Safe Years

Malaysia's only nuclear research reactor has powered peaceful innovation for 44 years without a single safety incident. The facility is training scientists, producing medical treatments, and preparing the nation for next-generation nuclear technology.

Regional: malaysia technology (MY)2 min read
Sweden Plans 10,000 MW Nuclear Expansion by 2045
InnovationApr 18

Sweden Plans 10,000 MW Nuclear Expansion by 2045

Sweden is making a dramatic energy comeback, planning to build new nuclear reactors after decades of shutdowns. Researchers are studying how nuclear power shifted from an outdated technology to a cornerstone of the country's clean energy future.

Google News - Sweden Renewable3 min read
Canada Invests $2.2B in Nuclear Research Labs
SolutionsMay 23

Canada Invests $2.2B in Nuclear Research Labs

Canada just committed $2.2 billion to transform its 70-year-old Chalk River nuclear research facility into a cutting-edge clean energy hub. The massive upgrade could help power the country's transition to carbon-free electricity while creating breakthroughs in next-generation nuclear technology.

Google: clean energy investment2 min read
India Opens Nuclear Sector to Private Companies, US Investors
InnovationMay 21

India Opens Nuclear Sector to Private Companies, US Investors

Six months after landmark legislation opened India's nuclear energy sector to private companies for the first time, a high-powered US delegation is exploring billions in potential clean energy investments. The move could accelerate India's journey toward carbon-free baseload power while creating opportunities for American nuclear technology firms.

Indian Express3 min read
New Reactor Turns Nuclear Waste Into Clean Energy
VideosFeb 25

New Reactor Turns Nuclear Waste Into Clean Energy

Scientists just solved one of nuclear power's biggest problems: what to do with radioactive waste. A new reactor design can turn dangerous nuclear waste into electricity while making it safe in just 300 years instead of 100,000.

CleanTechnica3 min read
India Invests $2B in Clean Nuclear Energy by 2033
Planet WinsJul 24

India Invests $2B in Clean Nuclear Energy by 2033

India is pouring $2 billion into building five small modular nuclear reactors by 2033, part of an ambitious plan to multiply its clean energy capacity elevenfold by 2047. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia just signed agreements with the US to develop its first civilian nuclear power program.

Regional: saudi arabia development (SA)2 min read
Canada Partners with Ethiopia on Clean Nuclear Energy
InnovationMar 19

Canada Partners with Ethiopia on Clean Nuclear Energy

Ethiopia is taking bold steps toward energy independence with help from an unexpected partner. Canada has pledged to support the East African nation's first nuclear energy program using next-generation small modular reactor technology.

Regional: ethiopia development (ET)2 min read
Saskatchewan and Poland Partner on Clean Nuclear Energy
SolutionsJun 17

Saskatchewan and Poland Partner on Clean Nuclear Energy

Saskatchewan and Poland just signed a groundbreaking agreement to work together on nuclear energy development, workforce training, and small modular reactor technology. This collaboration could help both regions build cleaner energy futures while creating jobs and fighting climate change.

Regional: poland development (PL)2 min read
First Small Nuclear Reactor Reaches Criticality in Idaho
InnovationJun 6

First Small Nuclear Reactor Reaches Criticality in Idaho

A startup just proved a new type of safer nuclear reactor works, becoming the first next-generation design to reach criticality in the United States. The breakthrough could reshape how we power our future with clean energy.

Ars Technica Science3 min read

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