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- 1Trump administration advances plan to turn weapons plutonium into reactor fuel●The # Trump admin is moving forward with a plan to provide Cold War-era # plutonium from dismantled # nuclear warheads t
The Trump administration is moving forward with a plan to supply plutonium from dismantled Cold War-era nuclear warheads to companies that would convert the material into fuel for nuclear power plants. The proposal has generated debate and unease among experts and observers concerned about the safety and risks of handling the dangerous material outside of weapons programs.
- 2Growing interest in thorium molten salt reactor technology●A 'sideways' move into Thorium Molten Salt Reactor tech... # TMSR # nuclear # energy # EnergyTransition https:// interes
Discussion is turning to thorium molten salt reactors, an alternative nuclear design that can potentially burn existing nuclear waste as fuel. Commentary frames the technology as a 'sideways' move within the energy transition — a shift in reactor approach rather than a departure from nuclear power. Advocates see it as a way to address both long-term waste concerns and low-carbon energy needs, though it remains unproven at commercial scale.
- 3Researchers discuss plutonium production and nuclear war effects●We had additional talks on various nuclear topics ☢️ Plutonium production in fast reactors ☢️ Effects of nuclear war on
Scientists at a nuclear research gathering reported additional talks covering plutonium production in fast reactors, the effects of nuclear war on water cycles, measurements at nuclear weapon test sites, remote detection of tests, and the links between sustainability and nuclear non-proliferation. The range of topics highlights renewed scientific attention to both civilian nuclear technology and the consequences of nuclear weapons use.
- 4Constellation wins conditional $5 billion US loan for nuclear upgrades●Constellation has secured a conditional loan commitment of up to USD5 billion from the DoE towards uprates and modernisa
Constellation Energy has secured a conditional loan commitment of up to 5 billion US dollars from the Department of Energy. The funding will support power uprates and modernisation projects across its nuclear reactor fleet, boosting output from existing plants rather than building new ones. Nuclear industry watchers see it as a significant show of federal backing for extending and strengthening America's existing reactor fleet.
- 5US, Russia and China race to put nuclear reactors on the moon▼Why are US, Russia and China racing to put nuclear reactors on the moon?
The United States, Russia and China are all working on plans to deploy nuclear reactors on the moon, raising questions about what is driving the competition and how it would work. Officials and analysts point to the need for reliable power to sustain lunar bases through two-week nights, as well as strategic rivalry over access and influence on the lunar surface. The parallel programmes have revived debate about space governance and whether new rules are needed before reactors arrive.
- 6US Navy picks Radiant microreactor for Indiana weapons site▼The U.S. Navy picks Radiant’s microreactor for an Indiana weapons installation, putting compact nuclear power on the roadmap for a military site
The U.S. Navy has selected Radiant's microreactor to provide power at a weapons installation in Indiana, marking a step toward deploying compact nuclear reactors at a military site. The move signals growing Pentagon interest in small, transportable nuclear power for energy security at fixed installations. Observers see it as a notable win for the emerging microreactor industry.
- 7Why Californium Is Called the Deadliest Man-Made Element●Why Is Californium The Deadliest Man Made Element On Earth?
Californium, a synthetic element first created in 1950, is trending as online science explainers call it the deadliest man-made element on Earth. The radioactive metal, used in neutron sources for reactors and oil exploration, is extraordinarily expensive to produce and emits intense radiation that makes it lethal in even tiny amounts, drawing renewed public fascination.