Decades post the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, wild boar meat consistently displayed alarming levels of radioactivity. The enigma endured: an overlooked factor had long eluded scientists. This so-called “wild boar paradox,” which baffled experts for years, has been finally unraveled, revealing a surprising link to nuclear weapons tests from the 1960s. The legacy of the Chernobyl…

In the second part of the Nuclear Option series, the government led by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has abruptly committed to investing billions of pounds to establish operational modular nuclear reactors by the early 2030s. The UK government is prepared to invest over £20 billion ($38 billion) from taxpayers’ funds to significantly boost the nation’s…

Professor Jan Emblemsvåg, from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, delivered a compelling presentation at the Gard Summer Seminar titled “Making Waves – geopolitics, energy, and the future of shipping.” He is an experienced and vocal advocate of nuclear power for vessel propulsion, and during his talk, he made a persuasive argument for incorporating…

Researchers have observed the emission of light during the decay of a unique thorium nucleus. This discovery suggests that this particular nucleus could potentially serve as a highly accurate timekeeping device, akin to a remarkable clock. Scientists have revealed that a unique form of thorium contains an atomic nucleus with the potential for timekeeping purposes.…

France is set to host a meeting of ministers from 16 pro-nuclear European states. The objective of the meeting is to coordinate the expansion of nuclear power and encourage the European Union (EU) to acknowledge its significant role in achieving the climate goals for 2050. The meeting in Paris will bring together key participants, including…

While nuclear fusion shows promise from a technical standpoint, its economic feasibility is a more intricate matter We often refer to nuclear fusion as the “energetic grail,” as it aims to recreate and control the same reaction that powers the Sun, potentially providing virtually infinite and clean electricity on Earth. Nuclear fusion has gained popularity…

Similar to Jimmy, who recently secured 15 million euros in funding, there are multiple startups such as Naarea and Renaissance Fusion that are developing disruptive technologies in the field of nuclear power. However, currently these startups have limited financial resources and will need to overcome significant industrial hurdles. In the last decade, startups have brought…

The nuclear lobby has spread throughout the world that nuclear power is friendly to the environment. In a previous note, trying to demystify this assertion, we show how uranium exploitation harms it. Continuing supported by the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), we will see the damages of other nuclear activities. Fuel Core Production The uranium…

The high radioactivity of nuclear waste that lasts for thousands of years generates the false idea that the damage it produces to the environment will only be suffered by future generations. In this note, following a study carried out by the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), we will show how wrong those who assume this…

According to Chinese media reports, the construction of the largest nuclear reactor is actively underway on an artificial island in Hainan province. The Chinese National Nuclear Corporation is building Linglong One on the basis of independent research. It is also the first reactor of this magnitude in the world to be approved by the International…