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Nuclear fusion firm eyes simpler, cheaper reactors with ‘electric gun’ tech
The nuclear fusion firm aims to advance its cost-effective tech with a funding deal, as Chinese competition grows in the ...
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China’s nuclear fusion scientists set record span for plasma 6 times hotter than the sun
Scientists in China on a quest to build a nuclear fusion reactor capable of producing unlimited, low-cost energy have achieved a sustained plasma temperature exceeding 100 million degrees Celsius ...
Aviation Week19d
Nuclear Reactor Test Requirements Put DRACO Launch Plans On Hold
Since initiating the program’s design phase two years ago, the DARPA-NASA management team has encountered the challenges inherent in sending a nuclear reactor into space for the first time in ...
EURACTIV19d
Kyiv pushes ahead controversial €600m purchase of Russian ‘junk’ nuclear reactors
Ukraine’s parliament has given the go-ahead for the purchase of two old Russian nuclear reactors. This article is exceptionally available for free! Want access to more exclusive content like this?
The Salt Lake Tribune19d
A fast-growing Utah city is considering going nuclear. Not everyone is on board.
To meet that demand, Eagle Mountain is considering allowing small nuclear reactors and other alternate power sources, like natural gas power plants and battery storage systems, to be built on some ...
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China unveils ‘Crimson Skyblade’ in nuclear fusion quest for unlimited clean energy
One of the scientific teams helping to develop a Chinese nuclear fusion reactor capable of producing unlimited power has unveiled a device they say will be key to testing whether the facility can ...
New Atlas19d
Molten salt nuclear reactor in Wyoming hits key milestone
Since founding TerraPower in 2008, Bill Gates has had his eye on developing a safe, efficient, and clean next-gen nuclear plant ... 2020 as part of its Advanced Reactor Demonstration Project ...
The New Indian Express20d
Russia ships nuclear reactor vessel to Kudankulam
CHENNAI: The VVER-1000 reactor vessel for the sixth power unit of the Kudankulam nuclear power plant designed by Russia is being transported to the construction site. The equipment weighing 320 ...
Business Green20d
Government advances plans to power up first nuclear fusion power plant by 2040
Record £410m in R&D investment aims to accelerate plans to build prototype nuclear fusion power plant at former coal power station site in Nottinghamshire The government has today confirmed a ...
MIT Technology Review20d
Interest in nuclear power is surging. Is it enough to build new reactors?
These shifts have been great for existing nuclear plants. We’re seeing efforts to boost their power output, extend the lifetime of old reactors, and even reopen facilities that have shut down.
BBC20d
Five bids to build nuclear fusion power plant
Phoenix (UK) Fusion Limited, consisting of Cavendish Nuclear Ltd as the lead member, KBR Ltd and Assystem Energy and Infrastructure Ltd as other members.