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Scientists discovered bacteria that naturally trap dissolved uranium from contaminated mine water and transform it into a stable compound that could help clean up radioactive pollution. The microbes removed 95% of toxic uranium in just 130 days.
Microbes in a flooded German uranium mine are doing something remarkable: eating toxic radioactive metal and transforming it into stable compounds. Scientists say this natural cleanup crew could help solve contamination problems worldwide.
Two years after a diplomatic breakdown, India and Canada just sealed a landmark $1.9 billion uranium agreement to power India's clean energy future. The deal marks a stunning turnaround in relations and opens the door to $50 billion in trade between the nations.
The United States successfully removed 30 pounds of enriched uranium from a Venezuelan research reactor and transported it to South Carolina for safe processing. This major nuclear security operation, completed in months rather than years, marks a significant step forward in reducing nuclear proliferation risks.
A new fuel that runs on thorium instead of traditional uranium just moved one step closer to reality, potentially giving existing nuclear reactors a safer, cleaner upgrade. The breakthrough could transform India's energy future using technology designed for reactors already in operation.
Iran has agreed in principle to dispose of highly enriched uranium in ongoing negotiations with the United States, marking a potential breakthrough toward peace in the Middle East. While details are still being finalized, officials say the framework represents significant progress.
A small satellite powered by safe, long-lasting nuclear energy just launched into space, opening the door for a new era of always-on spacecraft. The breakthrough uses hydrogen instead of dangerous materials like uranium.
After years of diplomatic tension, Prime Minister Mark Carney and India's Narendra Modi announced a historic partnership worth $5.5 billion, setting a path toward a free trade agreement by December. The breakthrough marks Canada's ambitious push to diversify trade beyond the United States.
After decades of tension, Iran has agreed never to stockpile enriched uranium, marking what diplomats call the most significant breakthrough in nuclear negotiations. Peace between Iran and the United States could be just months away.
In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Iran has agreed never to stockpile enriched uranium, moving the world closer to a comprehensive peace deal. Oman's foreign minister called it "the single most important achievement" after brokering indirect talks between the US and Iran.
Indigenous tribes control 30% of U.S. coal, 50% of uranium, and critical minerals needed for both fossil fuels and renewable energy. Their treaty rights, equal to the Constitution itself, mean America's energy plans require true partnerships with 574 sovereign Native nations.
Engineers have designed a uranium-powered rocket that could carry astronauts to Saturn's moon Titan in just 220 days, transforming what seemed like science fiction into an achievable mission. The breakthrough brings humanity closer to exploring one of the solar system's most Earth-like worlds.
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.
Saskatchewan and Poland signed a historic partnership to advance nuclear energy development, workforce training, and supply chain opportunities. The collaboration could power both regions with clean energy while creating economic growth for decades.
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.
A nuclear fuel company is bringing nearly 430 high-paying jobs and more than $560 million to Oak Ridge, Tennessee, in a massive expansion that positions the region as America's nuclear energy leader. The first Tennessee-made centrifuges will come online in 2029.
Scientists in Australia just cracked the code on producing a crucial medical imaging material with less waste and lower costs. The breakthrough could make cancer and heart disease diagnosis more accessible worldwide.
Tennessee's Oak Ridge just completed its largest federal land transfer ever, opening 700 acres for two nuclear energy companies to invest $6.7 billion and create 1,100 jobs. The transformation from Cold War cleanup site to cutting-edge energy hub shows how environmental restoration can spark economic renewal.
A vital Northern Territory airport serving Kakadu National Park and remote Aboriginal communities has been rescued from demolition. The Gundjeihmi Aboriginal Corporation will take over operations, keeping the lifeline open for thousands of residents.
The United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire to negotiate a wider peace agreement. After years of tension, both nations are sitting down for serious diplomatic discussions that could reshape Middle East stability.
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