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- 1Nvidia eyes German nuclear plant sites for AI data centers●Nvidia eyes converting old nuclear plants into massive AI data centers Nvidia and PreussenElektra are studying whether d
Nvidia and PreussenElektra are studying whether decommissioned German nuclear power plant sites can be converted into large AI data centers. Reusing existing grid connections and infrastructure could cut development time significantly, as the AI boom drives demand for power-ready locations. The idea of repurposing old energy sites for computing is drawing attention across the tech and energy sectors.
- 2Hyundai Engineering to cooperate with US SMR developers●Hyundai Engineering agrees to cooperate with US SMR developers
Hyundai Engineering has agreed to a cooperation deal with United States developers of small modular reactors. The agreement covers joint work on the emerging SMR sector, which is attracting growing commercial and government interest as countries pursue low-carbon nuclear power. Details of the partners, scope and timeline have not been disclosed.
- 3Canada funds new space nuclear center and radioisotope projects▼Canada bolsters space nuclear sector through new center, radioisotope projects funding
Canada is expanding its space nuclear sector with funding for a new center and radioisotope power projects. Radioisotope systems can provide reliable energy for spacecraft on long missions where solar power is impractical, such as lunar or deep-space exploration. The move signals Canada's intent to build a bigger role in space technology, and nuclear industry observers are highlighting it as a significant step for the country's space ambitions.
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Public-private partnerships are playing a growing role in advancing U.S. nuclear fusion research, with government laboratories increasingly collaborating with private companies on fusion energy development. The trend reflects a shift toward shared investment and commercialization efforts in the race to achieve viable fusion power, raising both excitement about progress and questions about regulation, oversight, and arms-control implications as private actors enter a field long dominated by federal programs.
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Russia's state nuclear corporation Rosatom has revealed plans for future cooperation between Russia and China in the atomic energy sector. Coverage highlights joint nuclear power plant construction, reactor development, and global trends in nuclear energy. The announcements point to deepening energy ties between Moscow and Beijing at a time when international attention on the two countries' partnership remains high.
- 6AI giants are one big mistake away from catastrophe●AI giants are one big mistake away from catastrophe. They could learn a lot from the nuclear industry.
A new commentary argues the world's leading artificial intelligence companies are one serious mistake away from a major catastrophe, and says the industry should take lessons from the nuclear sector, which built layered safety regimes, independent regulators and a culture of reporting near-misses after its own disasters. The piece warns that AI firms currently lack comparable oversight and safeguards as their systems grow more powerful.
- 7SMR Stock Slips Despite New Nuclear Safety Partnership▼SMR Stock Declines Despite Inking Fresh Partnership For Nuclear Safety Component: Retail Turns Bearish
Shares of SMR, the nuclear technology company NuScale Power, fell after the firm announced a fresh partnership to supply a nuclear safety component. Rather than rallying on the deal, retail investors turned bearish, with online trading communities flagging pessimistic sentiment on the stock. The move suggests traders are focused on valuation or broader sector weakness rather than the partnership news.
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Yahoo Finance lists the top three nuclear stocks investors should watch this October 2026. The item highlights companies positioned in the nuclear energy sector as interest in atomic power grows amid rising electricity demand and the AI-driven data centre buildout. No specific company names are given in the headline, but the sector is drawing renewed investor attention.
- 9US government weighs $175 million stake in fusion startup Helion▼Feds eye $175M stake in fusion startup Helion
The US federal government is considering taking a $175 million equity stake in Helion Energy, a Washington-based startup developing nuclear fusion power. Helion, backed by major tech investors, aims to deliver commercial fusion electricity. A government ownership position in a cutting-edge private fusion company would mark an unusual level of federal involvement in the emerging energy sector.
- 10Constellation Energy stock draws investor attention▼Constellation Energy Corporation (CEG) Stock Price, News, Quote & History
Constellation Energy Corporation (CEG) is being tracked closely by investors, with its stock price, quote and trading history ranking among the most viewed finance topics globally. The company, one of the largest US power producers and a major nuclear energy operator, continues to draw interest as markets follow electricity demand and energy sector moves.
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Radiant's portable nuclear microreactor has been selected by the US Navy for deployment, according to World Nuclear News. The choice signals growing military interest in compact, transportable nuclear power for operational energy needs. Further details on the scope, timeline and location of the deployment were not immediately available, but the selection is a notable milestone for the advanced reactor startup and the US microreactor sector.