The U. S. is ready to fund half the cost of new nuclear reactors in Belgium, a move that could bring American technology and jobs to the European country. The offer comes from Bill White, the U. S. ambassador to Belgium who was chosen by former President Trump. White told a Belgian newspaper t
Some executives at OpenAI are uneasy about a potential partnership with Helion, a company that works on nuclear fusion. The leaders in charge of the deal, including Sam Altman and Greg Brockman, also put money into Helion. Because Helion has not yet produced a working product, the idea that Op
The state of Louisiana is stepping into the spotlight as it tries to become a key player in the next wave of nuclear energy. A recent summit hosted by Louisiana Economic Development gathered more than two hundred people from industry, government and finance to talk about how the state can grow this
Earlier this year, a group of top science advisors got the boot. All twenty-two members of the National Science Board—experts nominated for their lifetime achievements—were removed before their terms ended. These weren’t random picks; they were carefully chosen from universities, industries, and res
Canada and India have just inked a series of agreements that could shape their economies for years. The talks, held after Canadian leader Mark Carney visited Delhi, resulted in a ten‑year nuclear energy contract and plans to push bilateral trade to $50 billion within five years. The leaders frame
The Palisades nuclear plant, located near Lake Michigan, was shut down in 2022 and is now the focus of a controversial restart plan by Holtec International, a company with no prior operating experience. Holtec hopes to become the first firm to reopen a plant that has been closed for decommissioni
Oklo, a standout in the nuclear energy sector, is making waves with its unique approach to energy, materials, and national security. The company's recent acquisition of Atomic Alchemy is a game-changer, but the market hasn't quite caught on yet. Oklo's management recently shared that they expect to
The Clinton Clean Energy Complex in Illinois is getting a new lease on life. The plant, which was facing closure, has secured a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with Meta, the company behind Facebook. This deal is a big win for the plant and the local community. The agreement means that the
Japan is taking a big step by restarting the world's largest nuclear power plant, Kashiwazaki-Kariwa. This plant, located about 136 miles northwest of Tokyo, was shut down after the 2011 earthquake and tsunami that caused the Fukushima disaster. Since then, Japan has been trying to reduce its depend
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
