By Guy Faulconbridge MOSCOW, Dec 24 (Reuters) – Russia plans to put a nuclear power plant on the moon within the next decade to power its lunar space program and a joint Russian-Chinese research station, as major powers rush to explore the world’s only natural satellite. Ever since Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first … Read more
An ambitious submarine dismantling project has been halted due to safety concerns regarding the reactor material contained within. A local official in Scotland said that removing the most radioactive parts from the submarine was unsafe and unnecessary, as there is no reliable place to store them. As the Dunfermline Press reported, local councilor Brian Goodall … Read more
Nano Nuclear is developing compact microreactors that can power data centers and remote sites. The upstart company is pre-entry and does not have a design approved by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. It’s sitting on a solid pile of cash, but it’s still a high-risk bet best suited for aggressive investors. 10 stocks we like better … Read more
The protective shield built around the Chernobyl nuclear disaster site in Ukraine can no longer do its job of containing radioactive waste as a result of a drone strike earlier this year, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The New Safe Containment (NSC) at Chernobyl, which was “severely damaged” by the drone strike … Read more