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Dec 22 2025SCIENCE

Nuclear Fuel Gets a Self-Healing Upgrade

Nuclear energy has always had two big problems: fuel breakdown and waste. But scientists might have found a way to fix both. They've created a special kind of nuclear fuel that can heal itself. How? By adding tiny particles that trap harmful stuff before it can cause damage. This isn't just a small

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Jun 08 2025BUSINESS

Nuclear Power's Big Push: Can Westinghouse Lead the Charge?

Nuclear energy is back in the spotlight in the US. The country is aiming to boost its nuclear power capacity significantly by 2050. This push is part of a broader plan to revitalize the nuclear industry, with a focus on building 10 large reactors by 2030. This initiative has sparked a lot of interes

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May 24 2025POLITICS

Powering Up: The Push for Nuclear Energy Innovation

Nuclear energy is a big deal for the United States. It's not just about keeping the lights on, but also about national security and the economy. For a long time, the U. S. has been a leader in nuclear power. From 1954 to 1978, 133 civilian nuclear reactors were built at 81 power plants. But since 19

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May 15 2025POLITICS

Putin's Nuclear Gambit: What's Behind the Bluff?

Nuclear weapons are a big deal. They have the power to end everything. This is why countries with nuclear weapons draw lines in the sand. They warn others not to cross these lines. This is true for all nine countries with nuclear weapons. It's a risky game of chicken. Both sides have to guess if the

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Feb 02 2025HEALTH

60 Years of Impact in Nuclear Medicine

Nuclear medicine has been revolutionized by many people and institutions. The Japanese Society of Nuclear Medicine (JSNM) is one of them. This year, JSNM marks its 60th year of existence. It is dedicated to exploring new ways to diagnose and treat diseases through nuclear techniques. This organiza

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