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- 1Researchers apply quantum computing to molten salt reactor chemistry●Team brings quantum computing into FLiBe chemistry calculations
A research team has used quantum computing to perform FLiBe chemistry calculations, according to the American Nuclear Society. FLiBe, a molten fluoride salt mixture of lithium and beryllium, is a leading coolant and fuel carrier for molten salt reactor designs. Accurate predictions of its chemical behavior are difficult for classical computers, making the work a notable step toward applying quantum methods to nuclear reactor design and simulation.
- 2Indonesia's Seaborg floating nuclear power deal sparks debate●@ AnnaAnthro Indonesia's intent to partner with Seaborg for barge power plants, was inspiring. But just their geo locati
Indonesia plans to partner with Danish company Seaborg to deploy compact molten salt reactors mounted on barges, generating electricity offshore. Observers have called the plan inspiring, but critics note Indonesia's geography exposes it to rising seas, flooding and seismic instability, complicating the placement of critical infrastructure as the climate crisis worsens. The debate is drawing attention to how vulnerable nations balance energy needs with climate resilience.