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Pakistan Shares IAEA Soil Salinization Solutions through South-South Cooperation
Pakistan has lost 5.7 million hectares of arable land due to soil salinization. The IAEA is supporting scientists in the country to develop salt-tolerant crops, enhancing food security. -
Ethiopia is Expanding Access to Radiation Medicine and Earlier Detection of Adult and Childhood Cancer
Ethiopia hosted cancer experts from the IAEA, the World Health Organization and the International Agency for Research on Cancer for an imPACT Review in the country last November. -
‘A Turning Point’: First Ever Nuclear Energy Summit Concludes in Brussels
Global momentum for nuclear power continued to build as world leaders from more than 30 countries and the European Union met at the inaugural Nuclear Energy Summit in Brussels. -
IAEA Director General Statement in Relation to AUKUS Announcement
Statement by the IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi in relation to Australia's announcement of the next stage of the AUKUS partnership. -
First Nuclear Energy Summit Held
The first ever Nuclear Energy Summit was held in Brussels this week, organised jointly by the IAEA and Belgium. -
Update 217 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine
Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) lost the connection to its last remaining main power line for almost five hours today amid reports of widespread military action in Ukraine, once again highlighting ever-present dangers to nuclear safety and security during the conflict, Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA... -
Harnessing Isotope Hydrology for Water Diplomacy: UN World Water Day 2024
Today on International World Water Day, the theme Water for Peace underscores the pivotal role water plays in fostering global stability and cooperation. -
World Leaders Convene for Nuclear Energy Summit
The first ever Nuclear Energy Summit starts tomorrow, where world leaders will gather to discuss how nuclear power can help drive sustainable development. -
IAEA Director General Meets President of Syria and Agrees on New Engagement with Syria and Increased Cancer Care Support
IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi met President Bashar al-Assad in the Syrian Arab Republic on 19 March. -
Q&A with Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo: The Road to Net Zero Starts Here
Two days before the Nuclear Energy Summit, Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo talks about the significance of the Summit and the role of nuclear energy in achieving net zero. -
IAEA Director General meets Iraq PM to Discuss Intensified Support for Nuclear Energy, Cancer Care and Radioactive Waste Clean-up
IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi met with Iraq’s Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani and other senior government leaders in Baghdad on Monday. Discussions centred on Iraq’s plans for a possible nuclear energy programme, including small modular reactors (SMRs), with strict adherence to non-proliferation norms. -
IAEA Mission to Costa Rica Encourages Continued Improvement in Nuclear Security Arrangements
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) completed an advisory service mission to Costa Rica to assess the country's nuclear security regime for nuclear and other radioactive material out of regulatory control (MORC). -
Update 216 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine
Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) has regained access to its only remaining back-up power line, following an outage of more than three weeks that once again underlined persistent nuclear safety and security risks facing the site, Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said today. -
IAEA Director General in Japan
The IAEA Director General has visited Japan this week as part of his ongoing commitment to monitor the release of treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant. -
The IAEA Joins Forces with US Radiological Society RSNA to Advance Radiology Capacities in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
The IAEA and the Radiological Society of North America have signed a strategic partnership agreement to build professional capacity in radiology across low- and-middle-income countries, for bolstered diagnostic and medical imaging capabilities in underserved regions across the world.
IAEA Fukushima Status Reports
IAEA Fukushima Status Reports
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Japan's Reports on Conditions at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, 25 March 2024
On 22 March 2024, Japan provided the IAEA with a copy of a report on the discharge record and the seawater monitoring results at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station during February, which the Ministry of Foreign -
Japan's Reports on Conditions at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, 5 March 2024
On 5 March 2024, Japan provided the IAEA with a copy of a report on the discharge record and the seawater monitoring results at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station during January, which the Ministry of Foreign Af -
Japan's Reports on Conditions at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, 18 January 2024
On 18 January 2024, Japan provided the IAEA with a copy of a report on the discharge record and the seawater monitoring results at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station during December, which the Ministry of Foreig -
Japan's Reports on Conditions at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, 27 December 2023
On 27 December 2023, Japan provided the IAEA with a copy of a report on the discharge record and the seawater monitoring results at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station during October, which the Ministry of Forei -
Japan's Reports on Conditions at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, 21 November 2023
On 21 November 2023, Japan provided the IAEA with a copy of a report on the discharge record and the seawater monitoring results at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station during October, which the Ministry of Foreig -
Japan's Reports on Conditions at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, 30 October 2023
On 26 October 2023, Japan provided the IAEA with a copy of a report on the discharge record and the seawater monitoring results at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station during September, which the Ministry of Forei -
Japan's Reports on Conditions at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, 12 October 2023
On 11 October 2023, Japan provided the IAEA with a copy of a report during July and August, on the discharge record and the seawater monitorin -
Japan's Reports on Conditions at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, 28 July 2023
On 26 July 2023, Japan provided the IAEA with a copy of a report on the discharge record and the seawater monitoring results at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station during June, which the Ministry of Foreign Affai -
Japan's Reports on Conditions at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, 13 July 2023
On 13 July 2023, Japan provided the IAEA with a copy of a report on the discharge record and the seawater monitoring results at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station during May, which the Ministry of Foreign Affair -
Japan's Reports on Conditions at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, 10 April 2023
The Japanese Government has provided the IAEA with a report that summarizes the events and highlights the progress related to recovery operations at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station. -
Japan's Reports on Conditions at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, 10 March 2023
On 28 February 2023, Japan provided the IAEA with a copy of a report on the discharge record and the seawater monitoring results at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station during january, which the Ministry of Foreig -
Japan's Reports on Conditions at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, 10 March 2023
On 3 February 2023, Japan provided the IAEA with a copy of a report on the discharge record and the seawater monitoring results at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station during December, which the Ministry of Foreig -
Japan's Reports on Conditions at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, 25 January 2023
The Japanese Government has provided the IAEA with a report that summarizes the events and highlights the progress related to recovery operations at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station. -
Japan's Reports on Conditions at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, 13 January 2023
On 28 December 2022, Japan provided the IAEA with a copy of a report on the discharge record and the seawater monitoring results at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station during November, which the Ministry of Forei -
Japan's Reports on Conditions at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, 8 December 2022
On 2 December 2022, Japan provided the IAEA with a copy of a report on the discharge record and the seawater monitoring results at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station during October, which the Ministry of Foreign
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DOT Officials Altered Report to Remove Scientific Evidence on Safety Devices in Trucks
DOT Officials Altered Report to Remove Scientific Evidence on Safety Devices in Trucks Omari Spears Tue, 12/19/2023 - 11:21 Administration Trump Topic Public Health -
UCS Research Points Finger at Big Oil for Western Wildfires
UCS Research Points Finger at Big Oil for Western Wildfires 2023 Omari Spears Tue, 12/12/2023 - 15:26 Read report -
UCS and Partners Move Toward Environmental Justice in Minnesota
UCS and Partners Move Toward Environmental Justice in Minnesota 2023 Omari Spears Tue, 12/12/2023 - 15:21 Read blog -
UCS Wins Strong Ethylene Oxide Pollution Rule
UCS Wins Strong Ethylene Oxide Pollution Rule 2023 Omari Spears Tue, 12/12/2023 - 15:16 Read blog -
Maine Makes Historic Offshore Wind Commitment
Maine Makes Historic Offshore Wind Commitment 2023 Omari Spears Tue, 12/12/2023 - 15:12 Read blog -
EPA Closes PFAS Loophole after UCS and Partners Sue
EPA Closes PFAS Loophole after UCS and Partners Sue 2023 Omari Spears Tue, 12/12/2023 - 15:07 See press release -
UCS Helps Bring Clean Energy to Michigan
UCS Helps Bring Clean Energy to Michigan 2023 Omari Spears Tue, 12/12/2023 - 15:02 Read blog -
UCS Helps Pass a 100% Clean Energy Bill in Minnesota
UCS Helps Pass a 100% Clean Energy Bill in Minnesota 2023 Omari Spears Thu, 07/20/2023 - 10:07 Read blog -
Cleaner Air in California as Trucks Rule Passes
Cleaner Air in California as Trucks Rule Passes 2023 Omari Spears Tue, 06/13/2023 - 15:18 Read blog -
EPA Unjustifiably Delays Release of Toxic Chemical Assessments
EPA Unjustifiably Delays Release of Toxic Chemical Assessments Omari Spears Thu, 03/16/2023 - 13:06 Administration Trump Topic Environment Public Health
Nuclear Energy News -- ScienceDaily
Nuclear Energy Research. Nuclear power, fission and fusion, tabletop accelerators, and more. Read the latest scientific research on nuclear energy.
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Plasma oscillations propel breakthroughs in fusion energy
Researchers have discovered a new class of plasma oscillations -- the back-and-forth, wave-like movement of electrons and ions. The research paves the way for improved particle accelerators and commercial fusion energy. -
AI for astrophysics: Algorithms help chart the origins of heavy elements
The origin of heavy elements in our universe is theorized to be the result of neutron star collisions, which produce conditions hot and dense enough for free neutrons to merge with atomic nuclei and form new elements in a split-second window of time. Testing this theory and answering other astrophysical questions requires predictions for a vast range of masses of atomic nuclei.... -
Preventing magnet meltdowns before they can start
High-temperature superconductor magnets have the potential to lower the costs of operating particle accelerators and enable powerful new technologies like fusion reactors. But quenches -- the sudden, destructive events wherein a part of the material loses superconductivity -- are a major barrier to their deployment. Scientists have developed an approach to prevent quenches alto... -
One way to improve a fusion reaction: Use weaknesses as strengths
Scientists are embracing imperfection, using less-than-ideal magnetic fields to make the plasma more manageable. -
Laser-focused look at spinning electrons shatters world record for precision
Nuclear physicists have shattered a nearly 30-year-old record for precision in electron beam polarimetry. The groundbreaking result sets the stage for high-profile experiments that could open the door to new physics discoveries. -
Measuring neutrons to reduce nuclear waste
Nuclear power is considered one of the ways to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, but how to deal with nuclear waste products is a concern. Radioactive waste products can be turned into more stable elements, but this process is not yet viable at scale. New research reveals a method to more accurately measure, predict and model a key part of the process to make nuclear waste mor... -
New nuclei can help shape our understanding of fundamental science on Earth and in the cosmos
In creating five new isotopes, scientists have brought the stars closer to Earth. The isotopes are known as thulium-182, thulium-183, ytterbium-186, ytterbium-187 and lutetium-190. -
Astronomy observation instrument used to uncover internal structure of atomic nuclei
Researchers have used equipment originally intended for astronomy observation to capture transformations in the nuclear structure of atomic nuclei, reports a new study. -
New method to more accurately spot underground nuclear tests
A more accurate way of identifying underground nuclear tests, including those conducted in secret, has been developed. -
Scientists create effective 'spark plug' for direct-drive inertial confinement fusion experiments
Scientists completed several successful attempts to fire 28 kilojoules of laser energy at small capsules filled with deuterium and tritium fuel, causing the capsules to implode and produce a plasma hot enough to initiate fusion reactions between the fuel nuclei. These results demonstrate an effective 'spark plug' for direct-drive methods of inertial confinement fusion. -
Physicists develop highly robust time crystal
Researchers recently succeeded in producing a highly durable time crystal that lived millions of times longer than could be shown in previous experiments. By doing so, they have corroborated an extremely interesting phenomenon that Nobel Prize laureate Frank Wilczek postulated around ten years ago and which had already found its way into science fiction movies. -
Liquid lithium on the walls of a fusion device helps the plasma within maintain a hot edge
Emerging research suggests it may be easier to use fusion as a power source if liquid lithium is applied to the internal walls of the device housing the plasma. Past experiments studied solid lithium coatings and found they could enhance a plasma. The researchers were pleased they could yield similar results with liquid lithium, as it's better suited for use in a large-scale to... -
Gravity helps show strong force strength in the proton
New research conducted by nuclear physicists is using a method that connects theories of gravitation to interactions among the smallest particles of matter. The result is insight into the strong force, a powerful mediator of particle interactions in the subatomic realm. The research has revealed, for the first time, a snapshot of the distribution of the shear strength of the st... -
A non-proliferation solution: Using antineutrinos to surveil nuclear reactors
Antineutrinos generated in nuclear fission can be measured to remotely monitor the operation of nuclear reactors and verify that they are not being used to produce nuclear weapons, report scientists. Thanks to a newly developed method, it is now possible to estimate a reactor's operation status, fuel burnup, and fuel composition based entirely on its antineutrino emissions. Thi... -
Solid-state qubits: Forget about being clean, embrace mess
New findings debunk previous wisdom that solid-state qubits need to be super dilute in an ultra-clean material to achieve long lifetimes. Instead, cram lots of rare-earth ions into a crystal and some will form pairs that act as highly coherent qubits, a new paper shows.
Atomic Insights
Atomic energy technology, politics, and perceptions from a nuclear energy insider who served as a US nuclear submarine engineer officer
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Why is nuclear energy an important influence on both natural gas and hydrogen futures?
The Feb 6, 2024 Energy Gang podcast was titled “A pause in US gas export approvals: a big win for the climate?US hits the brakes on gas exports!” It was described as a gassy episode with a focus on international natural gas trading, the impact of the Biden Administration’s pause on issuing new permits that... -
Pro-nuclear advocates should stop bashing advanced nuclear
I wish I knew why some nuclear advocates feel that it’s worth their time to spread as much negative information as they can find about the potential utility and value of advanced nuclear power technologies. IMO, modern water cooled reactors qualify as advanced in the same way as a modern BMW engine qualifies as advanced... -
Why would climate publications disrespect nuclear fission?
Here is another instance of climate reporting that treats nuclear fission as if it barely exists. Before COP28, Cipher published an “Exclusive” that led off with “The United States is working behind the scenes to ensure nuclear power is not excluded from an expected global pledge to boost renewables at the upcoming climate summit in... -
Why did The Energy Gang overlook the newsworthy impact of nuclear energy on COP28?
The Energy Gang’s Dec 15 episode discussed the major outcomes from COP28. Ed Crooks (@Ed_Crooks), Dr. Melissa Lott @mclott, and Amy Harder (@AmyAHarder) completed the show without mentioning nuclear energy. That episode of the long-running, respected energy podcast was produced just four days after a focused episode reporting on #nuclear energy’s important role at C... -
Atomic Show #314 – Economies of scale for micro, small, medium, large reactors – with James Krellenstein
James Krellenstein is a physicist, consultant and nuclear energy historian. He is currently employed as a senior advisor to Global Health Strategies. He started up their decarbonization practice with an emphasis on nuclear energy along with renewables. He was the lead author on GEH’s report on ways to reduce global dependence on Russia for necessary... -
Why did the Carbon Free Power Project get cancelled? What does that mean for NuScale?
I’ll start with a disclosure. I’m still long on NuScale in my personal portfolio and have no intention of changing that position in the near future. I believe that the company has a good product and excellent potential for growth. The image above with Jose Reyes and me is from a visit I paid to... -
Atomic Show #313 – Stefano Buono, Founder and CEO of Newcleo
Stefano Buono is a physicist and the successful founder of Advanced Accelerator Applications, a multibillion dollar company that pioneered the use of several therapeutic medical isotopes. After making several people very rich, including himself, he sold the medical isotope business and returned to his early 1990s field of study – nuclear fission reactors using molten... -
Parnassus Versus Green Century: A Contrast in Styles
Cross-posted from Nucleation Capital June, July and August of 2023 were the three hottest months the Earth has ever seen by such a large margin, it left climate scientists agog. Climate disasters are abounding apace, with the U.S. hit by 23 large-scale disasters, a record-breaking year already. In Pakistan, extreme rainfall and flooding affected 33... -
Unnecessary rules should be eliminated
Commissioners on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission are worried. They see a pending avalanche of license applications for new reactors, fuel production facilities, uranium mines, transportation containers, and waste repositories with an insufficiently sized and trained licensing workforce. They seem to be increasingly aware of their role in enabling a clean energy transition and... -
NRC Chair Hanson shares his thoughts on the NRC’s mission with ANS Executive Director Piercy.
Craig Piercy, the Executive Director and CEO of the American Nuclear Society (ANS), sat down with Chair Chris Hanson of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to talk about the NRC’s role in nuclear energy development and the way that the agency is responding to growing demands for its services to the American public. This post... -
Atomic Show #312 – Tyler Bernstein, CEO Zeno Power
Zeno Power makes cost-effective radioisotope power systems (RPS) for some of the most challenging environments in the solar system. Its systems use a proprietary package that allows a wider variety of isotopes to perform functions previously reserved for Pu-238, a rare isotope that is slowly produced at great expense. What is the value of RPS?... -
Atomic Show #311 – Mary Jo Rogers – Founder, Rogers Leadership Group
Mary Jo Rogers is a trained clinical psychologist who developed her interest workforce safety cultures and leadership in the nuclear power sector while consulting and working for ComEd (later Exelon). At the time she began her work, ComEd was a perennially under-performing utility with new leaders that were committed to turning it into the best... -
Experience Power with a healthy dose of microgrids, hydrogen and nuclear energy information
Each year since 1998, POWER Magazine has hosted a conference titled Experience Power that brings together utilities, suppliers, customers and energy leaders to discuss trends in the electric power sector. The event is currently organized as three colocated conferences, one focusing on electric power insights, one on distributed power and one on hydrogen. The 2023... -
Where is the nuclear industry headed? Four top executives share their thoughts at ANS Utility Working Conference 2023
One good reason to attend industry conferences is to be able carefully listen to the thoughts of industry leaders, especially during unscripted panel discussions. When the executives are among colleagues and aren’t delivering prepared, vetted speeches with polished slides, it’s possible to glean valuable information that can help form the basis for future actions. A... -
Sense of purpose at the 2023 ANS Utility Working Conference
The theme at the annual American Nuclear Society Utility Working Conference (#ANSUWC) was resiliency, a term that applies equally well to the equipment and the people that make up the U.S. nuclear industry. Resiliency is similar to the materials engineering term of toughness; it’s the ability to withstand pressure and blows and to spring back...
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DOE Invests $44 Million to Advance a Clean, Reliable Electric Grid
DOE Invests $44 Million to Advance a Clean, Reliable Electric Grid -
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $180 Million Investment in School Energy Infrastructure as Part of Investing in America Agenda
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $180 Million Investment in School Energy Infrastructure as Part of Investing in America Agenda -
Biden-Harris Administration Launches Clean Energy Connector to Bring Nearly $15 Million in Annual Energy Savings to Up to 40,000 Low-Income Households
Biden-Harris Administration Launches Clean Energy Connector to Bring Nearly $15 Million in Annual Energy Savings to Up to 40,000 Low-Income Households -
DOE Reports Chart Path for East Coast Offshore Wind to Support a Reliable, Affordable Electricity System
DOE Reports Chart Path for East Coast Offshore Wind to Support a Reliable, Affordable Electricity System -
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $475 Million Investment to Support Clean Energy Solutions on Current and Former Mine Land
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $475 Million Investment to Support Clean Energy Solutions on Current and Former Mine Land -
DOE Announces $18 Million Towards Clean Energy and Economic Development in 30 Historically Disadvantaged Communities
DOE Announces $18 Million Towards Clean Energy and Economic Development in 30 Historically Disadvantaged Communities -
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $6 Billion to Transform America's Industrial Sector, Strengthen Domestic Manufacturing, and Slash Planet-Warming Emissions
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $6 Billion to Transform America's Industrial Sector, Strengthen Domestic Manufacturing, and Slash Planet-Warming Emissions -
Biden-Harris Administration Invests $22 Million to Improve Siting and Permitting for Large-Scale Renewable Energy and Energy Storage
Biden-Harris Administration Invests $22 Million to Improve Siting and Permitting for Large-Scale Renewable Energy and Energy Storage -
DOE and DOL Announce New Effort to Support and Expand America’s Battery Workforce
DOE and DOL Announce New Effort to Support and Expand America’s Battery Workforce -
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $1.5 Billion Conditional Commitment to Holtec Palisades to Support Recommission of Michigan Nuclear Power Plant
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $1.5 Billion Conditional Commitment to Holtec Palisades to Support Recommission of Michigan Nuclear Power Plant
Today in Energy
Short, timely articles with graphics on energy facts, issues, and trends.
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U.S. natural gas production grew by 4% in 2023, similar to 2022
U.S. natural gas production grew by 4% in 2023, or 5.0 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d), to average 125.0 Bcf/d, according to our Natural Gas Monthly. The Natural Gas Monthly was recently updated with natural gas production data through December 2023. In 2023, three regions—Appalachia, Permian, and Haynesville—accounted for 59% of all natural gas production in the... -
Western U.S. hydropower generation fell to a 22-year low last year
According to preliminary data from our Electricity Data Browser, the least hydropower was generated in the western United States during the 2022–23 water year (October 1 through September 30) since at least 2001. Western region hydropower generation dropped by 11% from the previous water year to 141.6 million megawatthours (MWh). Hydropower generation in the western Unite... -
December natural gas price in Southern California was the lowest since 2015
Natural gas prices at SoCal Citygate, the major price hub in Southern California, averaged $3.61 per million British thermal units (MMBtu) in December 2023—the lowest December price since 2015 when adjusted for inflation—according to data from Natural Gas Intelligence. The main drivers for the low price this past December were: -
EIA increases oil price forecast following OPEC+ production cut extension
We increased our forecast prices for crude oil and petroleum products for the remainder of 2024 in our March Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO) following the announcement that OPEC+ will extend the existing voluntary production cuts through the second quarter of 2024. We now forecast significantly less global oil production than world oil consumption through the first half of 202... -
Natural gas intrastate pipeline capacity additions outpaced interstate additions in 2023
In 2023, 5.2 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) of natural gas intrastate pipeline capacity was added in the United States, according to our recently updated Natural Gas Pipeline Projects Tracker. Intrastate pipelines are within a single state (that is, they do not cross state lines) and are regulated by state agencies. Interstate pipelines cross state and international borders...
Nuclear & WMD News at DefenceTalk.com
Nuclear and wmd news covering nuclear an chemical weapons, nuclear proliferation and arms control.
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Kremlin says won’t change plans on Belarus nuclear weapons
DefenceTalkThe Kremlin on Monday said Western criticism would not change plans announced by President Vladimir Putin to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in neighboring Belarus. The West condemned Putin’s weekend announcement on placing the weapons in EU and NATO-bordering Belarus, triggering calls for new sanctions on Moscow. Ukraine said it was seeking an emergency meetin... -
North Korea says it tested new underwater nuclear attack ‘drone’
DefenceTalkNorth Korea claimed Friday it had tested an underwater nuclear attack drone able to unleash a “radioactive tsunami”, as it blamed recent US-South Korea exercises for a deteriorating regional security situation. Pyongyang carried out military drills of its own in response this week, the official Korean Central News Agency said, including test-firing a new ... -
North Korea adopts war deterrence measures: state media
DefenceTalkNorth Korea has decided to take “important practical” war deterrence measures, state media reported Sunday, a day before Seoul and Washington begin their largest joint military drills in five years. The decision was made at a meeting of the ruling party’s military commission presided over by leader Kim Jong Un, according to the official Korean [&hel... -
Russian deputies back Putin over nuclear arms treaty
DefenceTalkRussian lawmakers on Wednesday unanimously approved the suspension of Moscow’s participation in the New START arms treaty, which President Vladimir Putin announced a day earlier. New START, the last nuclear arms control pact between Russia and the United States, commits them to limiting their stockpile of nuclear warheads. The backing by both chambers of Russia... -
US says Russia not complying with last remaining nuclear treaty
DefenceTalkThe United States said Tuesday that Russia was not complying with New START, the last remaining arms control treaty between the world’s two main nuclear powers, as tensions soar over the Ukraine war. Responding to a request from Congress, the State Department faulted Russia for suspending inspections and canceling talks but did not accuse Moscow […]https... -
DoD Aims to Shield Warfighters From Novel Biological Agents
DefenceTalkThe Department of Defense is modernizing its approach for developing medical countermeasures to protect warfighters from novel biological agents. This is made clear in a new document, “Approach for Research, Development and Acquisition of Medical Countermeasures and Test Products,” which was recently published by the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secreta... -
Putin says Russia could adopt preemptive strike concept
DefenceTalkPresident Vladimir Putin on Friday said Russia could amend its military doctrine by introducing the possibility of a preemptive strike to disarm an enemy, in an apparent reference to a nuclear attack. He spoke in response to a question from a reporter who asked him to clarify his statement from earlier this week on the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/putin-says... -
New Swedish PM says open to nukes under NATO
DefenceTalkSweden’s new prime minister said Tuesday he was open to allowing nuclear weapons on Swedish soil once the country becomes a NATO member, a turnaround from the previous government’s stance. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, who took over the reins in Sweden two weeks ago, was speaking in Helsinki at a press conference with his Finnish […]https://www.d... -
Pacific nuclear legacy overshadows US talks in Marshall Islands
DefenceTalkMarshall Islands officials say they are ready to resume talks with the United States this week on renewing a long-standing economic and security deal, provided Washington addresses grievances stemming from the testing of nuclear weapons on the Pacific archipelago more than 70 years ago. The United States detonated 67 nuclear bombs in the Marshall Islands […]ht... -
Poland, South Korea sign letter of intent on nuclear plant
DefenceTalkWarsaw and Seoul on Monday signed a letter of intent for South Korea’s KHNP to build Poland’s second nuclear power station, the partners involved said in a statement. The announcement comes three days after Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said US firm Westinghouse had been selected to build the nation’s first nuclear power station at [&hell...
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Discover satisfies everyday curiosity with relevant and approachable science news, feature articles, photos and more.
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Eruption in Iceland Going Strong After Almost Two Weeks
The eruptions on the Reykjanes Peninsula had been holding to a pattern of inflation and then a brief eruption. The current activity bucks that with 10 days of eruption and no sign of new inflation. -
4,000-Year-Old Bronze Age Teeth Chart The Changes In Human Diet Over Time
Archaeologists have faced challenges in acquiring full genomes from oral bacteria for years, but two ancient teeth found in Ireland have now helped fill in the history of oral health. -
Practicing Yoga Can Help Prevent Alzheimer's Disease
Yoga may be able to give your body and brain the boost it needs. Learn how it can be a key tool in preventing Alzheimer's and cognitive decline. -
What You Need To Know Before Cataract Surgery
Cataract surgery removes the clouded lens of the eye and replaces it with a new, clear lens -
Five Megastructures From The European Stone Age Still Around Today
An examination of five of the most stunning neolithic buildings that are still standing today, in some form. -
Shark Skin Generates Thrust, Say Researchers
The discovery explains the speed that sharks can reach and suggests how marine engineers can copy them. -
Voyager 1’s Communication Malfunctions May Show the Spacecraft’s Age
People aren’t the only ones subjected to the aches and pains of aging. Spacecraft are too, as Voyager 1’s trip through space suggests. -
Eclipses Are Beautiful To Watch, But Only If You Have The Right Protective Eyewear
Explore the rare beauty of solar eclipses. Learn how to safely view these celestial events with these four steps. -
Taking the Waters: How Natural Springs Can Have Healing Benefits
Spas have been the go-to place to relax for hundreds of years. From health to recreation, find out why they’ve been so popular all this time. -
Dogs Demonstrate Understanding of “Object” Words
Researchers compare canine brain activity to that of their human owners. -
NASA's Europa Clipper Will Probe for Life in The Plumes of Icy Moons
NASA's Europa Clipper is set to look for signs of life on the icy moons of Enceladus and Europa. Learn about the development of tools that led us here. -
How Do Airplanes Fly? An Aerospace Engineer Explains The Physics Of Flight
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With Long Tongues and Protective Rumps, Here Are 8 Facts About Australia's Numbat
What the heck is an Australian Numbat? Check out the little marsupial you’ve probably never heard of! -
Pacemaker Powered By Light Eliminates Need For Batteries And Allows The Heart To Function More Naturally
Scientists have designed a solar panel-like pacemaker that can precisely control heartbeats. -
The Suprise Discovery Of The World's Largest Prehistoric Dolphin Reveals Unlikely Link
A surprise fossil found in the Amazon rainforest connects to both ancient saltwater dolphins and contemporary freshwater kin.