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Global Nuclear Fusion Project Ready With World's Most Powerful Magnet
ITER said that the final component of the system, the central solenoid, had been completed and tested by the United States, and assembly was now underway.
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China Greenlights 10 New Nuclear Reactors, Cementing Clean Energy Push
China's State Council approved 10 new reactors on Sunday in a vote of confidence for nuclear power to remain central to the nation's clean energy transition.
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India, US To Jointly Design, Manufacture Nuclear Reactors In India
In a landmark moment for the India-US civil nuclear deal, which was signed two decades ago, the US' Department of Energy or DoE has given the final approval permitting a US company to jointly design and build nuclear power plants in India.
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At Just 12, US Boy Builds Nuclear Fusion Reactor In His Room, Gets FBI Visit
He shared his remarkable journey on X, revealing how he became determined to prove himself and achieved the impressive feat just before turning 13.
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"Radioactive Coolant" Leaks From Europe's Largest Nuclear Reactor: Report
About 100 cubic metres of "radioactive coolant" leaked from Finland's Olkiluoto 3 nuclear reactor, the largest in Europe, operator TVO said Monday, adding that the incident posed no safety risk.
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PM Modi, Trump's Big Nuclear Push To Get More Atomic Reactors To India
With energy security on their minds, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump have affirmed their faith in atomic energy.
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India, France To Jointly Develop Advanced Nuclear Reactors
India and France on Wednesday expressed an intent to jointly develop modern nuclear reactors, emphasising that nuclear power was crucial for energy security and transition to a low-carbon economy.
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Scientists Try To Build Mini Sun In France, With A Big India Link
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inspect the world's most advanced fusion energy nuclear reactor in southern France, where the world's best scientists have gathered to create a "miniature Sun" on Earth.
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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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Compact Neutrino Detector Successfully Identifies Antineutrinos at Nuclear Reactor
A new study reveals that a small neutrino detector, weighing less than three kilograms, has successfully detected antineutrinos at the Leibstadt Nuclear Power Plant in Switzerland. Over a 119-day experiment, the device recorded around 400 antineutrinos, matching theoretical predictions. Researchers believe this breakthrough could enhance nuclear mo...
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Budget 2025: Nirmala Sitharaman Announces Nuclear Energy Mission For 'Viksit Bharat'
In her budget speech. Ms Sitharaman said that the development of at least 100 GW of nuclear energy by 2047 is "essential for our energy transition efforts".
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Budget 2025: Nuclear Energy Mission With Outlay Of Rs 20,000 Crore Announced
Union Budget 2025: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a Nuclear Energy Mission to promote research and development of small modular reactors, with an outlay of Rs 20,000 crore.
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Sam Altman-Backed Startup Raises $425 Million To Build World's 1st Nuclear Fusion Power Plant
With the latest round of funding, Helion has raised over $1 billion in capital since it was founded in 2013.
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China's 'Artificial Sun' Breaks Nuclear Fusion Record with 1,000 Seconds of Continuous Plasma Loop
China’s EAST (Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak) achieved a significant milestone in nuclear fusion by maintaining a continuous plasma loop for 1,066 seconds on January 20, 2025. This breakthrough, facilitated by an enhanced heating system, surpasses its previous record and marks a critical step towards sustainable fusion energy. Nucl...
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How Safe Are India's Nuclear Reactors? What Global Watchdog Chief Said
India's nuclear reactors are "absolutely safe" as it applies the highest levels of safety standards to its civil nuclear programme, the chief of global nuclear watchdog International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has told NDTV.
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Global Nuclear Fusion Project Ready With World's Most Powerful Magnet
ITER said that the final component of the system, the central solenoid, had been completed and tested by the United States, and assembly was now underway.
-
China Greenlights 10 New Nuclear Reactors, Cementing Clean Energy Push
China's State Council approved 10 new reactors on Sunday in a vote of confidence for nuclear power to remain central to the nation's clean energy transition.
-
India, US To Jointly Design, Manufacture Nuclear Reactors In India
In a landmark moment for the India-US civil nuclear deal, which was signed two decades ago, the US' Department of Energy or DoE has given the final approval permitting a US company to jointly design and build nuclear power plants in India.
-
At Just 12, US Boy Builds Nuclear Fusion Reactor In His Room, Gets FBI Visit
He shared his remarkable journey on X, revealing how he became determined to prove himself and achieved the impressive feat just before turning 13.
-
"Radioactive Coolant" Leaks From Europe's Largest Nuclear Reactor: Report
About 100 cubic metres of "radioactive coolant" leaked from Finland's Olkiluoto 3 nuclear reactor, the largest in Europe, operator TVO said Monday, adding that the incident posed no safety risk.
-
PM Modi, Trump's Big Nuclear Push To Get More Atomic Reactors To India
With energy security on their minds, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump have affirmed their faith in atomic energy.
-
India, France To Jointly Develop Advanced Nuclear Reactors
India and France on Wednesday expressed an intent to jointly develop modern nuclear reactors, emphasising that nuclear power was crucial for energy security and transition to a low-carbon economy.
-
Scientists Try To Build Mini Sun In France, With A Big India Link
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inspect the world's most advanced fusion energy nuclear reactor in southern France, where the world's best scientists have gathered to create a "miniature Sun" on Earth.
-
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...
-
Compact Neutrino Detector Successfully Identifies Antineutrinos at Nuclear Reactor
A new study reveals that a small neutrino detector, weighing less than three kilograms, has successfully detected antineutrinos at the Leibstadt Nuclear Power Plant in Switzerland. Over a 119-day experiment, the device recorded around 400 antineutrinos, matching theoretical predictions. Researchers believe this breakthrough could enhance nuclear mo...
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Budget 2025: Nirmala Sitharaman Announces Nuclear Energy Mission For 'Viksit Bharat'
In her budget speech. Ms Sitharaman said that the development of at least 100 GW of nuclear energy by 2047 is "essential for our energy transition efforts".
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Budget 2025: Nuclear Energy Mission With Outlay Of Rs 20,000 Crore Announced
Union Budget 2025: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a Nuclear Energy Mission to promote research and development of small modular reactors, with an outlay of Rs 20,000 crore.
-
Sam Altman-Backed Startup Raises $425 Million To Build World's 1st Nuclear Fusion Power Plant
With the latest round of funding, Helion has raised over $1 billion in capital since it was founded in 2013.
-
China's 'Artificial Sun' Breaks Nuclear Fusion Record with 1,000 Seconds of Continuous Plasma Loop
China’s EAST (Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak) achieved a significant milestone in nuclear fusion by maintaining a continuous plasma loop for 1,066 seconds on January 20, 2025. This breakthrough, facilitated by an enhanced heating system, surpasses its previous record and marks a critical step towards sustainable fusion energy. Nucl...
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How Safe Are India's Nuclear Reactors? What Global Watchdog Chief Said
India's nuclear reactors are "absolutely safe" as it applies the highest levels of safety standards to its civil nuclear programme, the chief of global nuclear watchdog International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has told NDTV.
