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Russia's Rosatom Delivers Nuclear Fuel To Kudankulam Plant In Tamil Nadu
Russia's state-run nuclear corporation has said it has delivered the first consignment of nuclear fuel for initial loading of the third reactor at the Kudankulam nuclear power plant in Tamil Nadu.
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"If US Has Right To Buy Our Fuel, Why Shouldn't India": Putin On Tariffs
Russian President Vladimir Putin challenged heavy US pressure on India not to buy Russian fuel if the US could do so as he began a two-day state visit, where he was embraced on arrival by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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India's Most Sophisticated Atomic Reactor Set For Fuel Loading After Long Road Of Repairs
India's atomic energy program is poised to enter a transformative phase as its most advanced and complex nuclear reactor - the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) - nears operational readiness. Located at Kalpakkam in Tamil Nadu.
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NASA Aims to Deploy Nuclear Reactor on Moon by 2030 for Strategic Power
NASA is accelerating plans to deploy a 100-kilowatt nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030, according to interim head Sean Duffy. The reactor would ensure steady power through long lunar nights and help secure water-ice resources at the Moon’s south pole. China and Russia also aim for lunar reactors by the mid-2030s, sparking a geopolitical “moon ...
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On Iran's Hormuz Strait Closure Plan, Union Minister's Oil Supply Assurance: 5 Points
India is closely tracking oil trends after reports indicated Iran plans to close the Strait of Hormuz following the US attack on three nuclear sites. The Strait is a key shipping route, through which a fifth of global oil and gas supply flows.
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How Iran Threat On Strait Of Hormuz Could Affect Global, Indian Oil Supplies
Amid its escalating conflict with Israel, in which the US has also now taken part by bombing three key nuclear installations, Iran has warned that it may take the unprecedented step of closing the Strait of Hormuz.
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Explained With Animation: US Drops Bunker Buster Bombs On Iran Nuke Site
The US on Sunday used the air force's B-2 Spirit Stealth bombers to unleash "bunker buster" bombs on the Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant - Iran's most secretive and heavily protected nuclear facility buried beneath a mountain.
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Israel Strikes Iran's Isfahan Nuclear Facility Again As Conflict Escalates
According to the Israel Defence Forces (IDF), around 50 fighter jets were involved in bombing Iranian positions. However, Iranian state-affiliated Fars news agency reported that no hazardous material leakage occurred.
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Why Israel Can't Destroy Iran's Fordow Nuclear Site
The Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant is one of Iran's most secretive and heavily protected nuclear facilities.
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World Bank Ends Ban On Funding Nuclear Energy Projects To Meet Power Demands
World Bank will also work to speed up the "potential of Small Modular Reactors" so these can become a viable choice for more countries eventually.
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NASA, General Atomics Test Nuclear Fuel for Faster Mars Missions
NASA and General Atomics conducted key tests on nuclear reactor fuel at Marshall Space Flight Center. The fuel was exposed to extreme temperatures to assess its viability for nuclear thermal propulsion. With successful results, the technology could enable faster space travel, reducing risks for astronauts on long-duration missions. NASA and DARPA a...
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UK to Dispose of 140 Tonnes of Radioactive Plutonium at Sellafield for Long-Term Safety
The UK government has announced its decision to dispose of 140 tonnes of plutonium stored at the Sellafield site in Cumbria. The material, accumulated over decades as a by-product of nuclear fuel reprocessing, will now be immobilised into a stable, ceramic-like form and prepared for long-term geological disposal. The move is aimed at addressing saf...
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Earthquakes In Iran And Israel Fuel Theories Of Covert Nuclear Testing
The unusual timing of the earthquakes, coupled with the ongoing geopolitical tensions between Israel and Iran, led to speculations about a covert nuclear test being conducted.
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Mayonnaise Plays Unexpected Role in Understanding Nuclear Fusion Dynamics
Researchers at Lehigh University are investigating how mayonnaise can aid in understanding material behaviours during nuclear fusion experiments. By simulating the conditions in which fuel capsules melt and transition from elastic to plastic states, they hope to gain insights that can improve fusion reactions.
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Scientists Develop Energy Source Which Could Allow Astronauts To Live On The Moon
Scientists at Bangor University have developed nuclear fuel cells, of the size of poppy seeds, to create energy required to sustain life on the Moon.
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Russia's Rosatom Delivers Nuclear Fuel To Kudankulam Plant In Tamil Nadu
Russia's state-run nuclear corporation has said it has delivered the first consignment of nuclear fuel for initial loading of the third reactor at the Kudankulam nuclear power plant in Tamil Nadu.
-
"If US Has Right To Buy Our Fuel, Why Shouldn't India": Putin On Tariffs
Russian President Vladimir Putin challenged heavy US pressure on India not to buy Russian fuel if the US could do so as he began a two-day state visit, where he was embraced on arrival by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
-
India's Most Sophisticated Atomic Reactor Set For Fuel Loading After Long Road Of Repairs
India's atomic energy program is poised to enter a transformative phase as its most advanced and complex nuclear reactor - the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) - nears operational readiness. Located at Kalpakkam in Tamil Nadu.
-
NASA Aims to Deploy Nuclear Reactor on Moon by 2030 for Strategic Power
NASA is accelerating plans to deploy a 100-kilowatt nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030, according to interim head Sean Duffy. The reactor would ensure steady power through long lunar nights and help secure water-ice resources at the Moon’s south pole. China and Russia also aim for lunar reactors by the mid-2030s, sparking a geopolitical “moon ...
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On Iran's Hormuz Strait Closure Plan, Union Minister's Oil Supply Assurance: 5 Points
India is closely tracking oil trends after reports indicated Iran plans to close the Strait of Hormuz following the US attack on three nuclear sites. The Strait is a key shipping route, through which a fifth of global oil and gas supply flows.
-
How Iran Threat On Strait Of Hormuz Could Affect Global, Indian Oil Supplies
Amid its escalating conflict with Israel, in which the US has also now taken part by bombing three key nuclear installations, Iran has warned that it may take the unprecedented step of closing the Strait of Hormuz.
-
Explained With Animation: US Drops Bunker Buster Bombs On Iran Nuke Site
The US on Sunday used the air force's B-2 Spirit Stealth bombers to unleash "bunker buster" bombs on the Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant - Iran's most secretive and heavily protected nuclear facility buried beneath a mountain.
-
Israel Strikes Iran's Isfahan Nuclear Facility Again As Conflict Escalates
According to the Israel Defence Forces (IDF), around 50 fighter jets were involved in bombing Iranian positions. However, Iranian state-affiliated Fars news agency reported that no hazardous material leakage occurred.
-
Why Israel Can't Destroy Iran's Fordow Nuclear Site
The Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant is one of Iran's most secretive and heavily protected nuclear facilities.
-
World Bank Ends Ban On Funding Nuclear Energy Projects To Meet Power Demands
World Bank will also work to speed up the "potential of Small Modular Reactors" so these can become a viable choice for more countries eventually.
-
NASA, General Atomics Test Nuclear Fuel for Faster Mars Missions
NASA and General Atomics conducted key tests on nuclear reactor fuel at Marshall Space Flight Center. The fuel was exposed to extreme temperatures to assess its viability for nuclear thermal propulsion. With successful results, the technology could enable faster space travel, reducing risks for astronauts on long-duration missions. NASA and DARPA a...
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UK to Dispose of 140 Tonnes of Radioactive Plutonium at Sellafield for Long-Term Safety
The UK government has announced its decision to dispose of 140 tonnes of plutonium stored at the Sellafield site in Cumbria. The material, accumulated over decades as a by-product of nuclear fuel reprocessing, will now be immobilised into a stable, ceramic-like form and prepared for long-term geological disposal. The move is aimed at addressing saf...
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Earthquakes In Iran And Israel Fuel Theories Of Covert Nuclear Testing
The unusual timing of the earthquakes, coupled with the ongoing geopolitical tensions between Israel and Iran, led to speculations about a covert nuclear test being conducted.
-
Mayonnaise Plays Unexpected Role in Understanding Nuclear Fusion Dynamics
Researchers at Lehigh University are investigating how mayonnaise can aid in understanding material behaviours during nuclear fusion experiments. By simulating the conditions in which fuel capsules melt and transition from elastic to plastic states, they hope to gain insights that can improve fusion reactions.
-
Scientists Develop Energy Source Which Could Allow Astronauts To Live On The Moon
Scientists at Bangor University have developed nuclear fuel cells, of the size of poppy seeds, to create energy required to sustain life on the Moon.
