Nuclear NewsNEW Utilities eye small modular nuclear reactors for reliability as hyperscalers drive demandTechnology companies and defense installations are leading the adoption of small modular reactors and microreactors to secure reliable, low-carbon power. Utilities are exploring these technologies through three-party agreements that share financial risk, though they remain constrained by existing grid infrastructure, long interconnection timelines, and the need for supportive state legislative frameworks. The industry is shifting from prototype testing toward commercial deployment by standardizing designs to reduce costs. While developers focus on fleet-scale construction, stakeholders note that supply chain limitations for fuel and components remain primary obstacles. Success for utilities depends on navigating state-level regulatory hurdles and integrating nuclear power into regional res...
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Nuclear NewsNEW Opinion: Modern regulation for a new nuclear eraThe Nuclear Regulatory Commission has proposed a modernization of its radiation protection framework to replace subjective expectations with a graded, objective approach. The agency maintains that current dose limits for workers and the public will remain unchanged under the new rules. This proposal aims to provide clearer, predictable requirements for licensees. The shift seeks to replace the open-ended ALARA standard with defined thresholds to reduce regulatory uncertainty for advanced reactor developers and existing operators. By establishing technically defensible requirements, the NRC int...Core Content
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Nuclear NewsNEW PNNL Leads International Exercise to Strengthen Nuclear ForensicsPacific Northwest National Laboratory recently concluded the eighth Collaborative Materials Exercise, an international effort involving 26 countries and 27 laboratories. The simulation tested investigative responses to nuclear materials found outside of regulatory control. Participants analyzed evidence to determine material origins, safety risks, and potential connections to broader security threats. These recurring exercises standardize global forensic capabilities and improve coordination between scientists and law enforcement agencies. By practicing the analysis of radiological evidence al...Core Content
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Nuclear NewsNEW U.S. Nuclear Power Plant Restarts Gain Momentum with PNNL SupportPacific Northwest National Laboratory is assisting the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in streamlining environmental reviews for retired nuclear power plants seeking to resume operations. The Palisades Nuclear Plant in Michigan serves as the initial model for this process, completing its environmental assessment in under 12 months to meet federal policy requirements. This regulatory framework establishes a precedent for other decommissioned facilities, including the Three Mile Island and Duane Arnold sites, to return to the grid. By coordinating across multiple federal statutes, the initiative a...Core Content
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Nuclear NewsNEW New York’s big new bet on nuclear energyGov. Hochul, a Democrat, diluted New York’s climate law this year amid struggles to build large-scale renewables. Now, she’s looking to nuclear power. Read the full article at Canary Media :Core Content
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Nuclear NewsNEW Three Questions Every Utility Should Ask About Advanced ReactorsU.S. power demand could jump 20% by 2035. A Terrestrial Energy exec outlines 3 tests for advanced reactor technology. Read the full article at POWER Magazine :Core Content
Core ContentNuclear NewsNEW NANO Nuclear and Howden, a Baker Hughes Business, Advance Engineering Collaboration for the KRONOS MNANO Nuclear Energy and Howden, a Baker Hughes business, have moved the primary helium circulator for the KRONOS MMR micro modular reactor into the detailed design phase. This transition follows the completion of three-dimensional modeling, engineering analyses, and formal design reviews conducted by the two companies to support the reactor system. The helium circulator serves as a mechanical subsystem responsible for coolant circulation and heat transfer within the high-temperature gas-cooled reactor. Successful development of this component is necessary for the reactor to achieve its thermal...Core Content
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Nuclear NewsNEW Project to consider trans-Atlantic nuclear-powered cargo shipsLloyd's Register, Maersk, and the ports of Charleston and Felixstowe have launched the Pink Corridor project to evaluate security and safeguard requirements for nuclear-powered container ships. The partnership will analyze the regulatory and operational frameworks necessary for these vessels to access major ports on a trans-Atlantic route. This initiative addresses the non-technical barriers to maritime nuclear adoption, such as international regulatory alignment and port governance. As the shipping industry seeks to meet net-zero emission targets by 2050, this work provides a foundation for i...Core Content
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Outage NewsNEW Dresden 2 trips offline, unscheduled outage underwayDresden 2 entered a forced short outage on 2026-09-04, ending a streak of 1226 days without an unscheduled outage. This event marks the first forced outage for the 902-MW General Electric BWR/3 unit during the 2026 calendar year. The unit, which has been in commercial operation since 1970, recorded zero forced outages throughout 2025. Constellation Nuclear operates this unit alongside 20 other U.S. nuclear units. Across the current fleet of 94 units, the industry reports a 98.3 percent capacity factor with one unit currently in an unscheduled outage and zero units in refueling. MORRIS, IL. Dresden 2 entered an unscheduled outage on Sep 4, 2026 . The NRC has not yet issued an event notification for this trip; a follow-up reply will be posted here if one is filed. This is the first unschedul...Core Content
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Outage NewsNEW Browns Ferry 2 trips offline, unscheduled outage underwayBrowns Ferry 2 began an unscheduled forced short outage on August 27, 2026. This event ended a 448 day streak of operation without an unscheduled outage for the 1,259-MW General Electric BWR/4 unit. The unit has recorded one forced outage so far in 2026, compared to two forced outages during the entirety of 2025. Tennessee Valley Authority operates this unit along with six other U.S. nuclear units. Across the industry, 94 units are currently operating at a 97.6 percent capacity factor, with two units currently in unscheduled outages and zero units in refueling. ATHENS, AL. Browns Ferry 2 dropp...Core Content
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Outage NewsMonticello trips offline, unscheduled outage underwayMonticello entered an unscheduled forced short outage on August 10, 2026, ending a 130-day streak of outage-free operation. This event marks the second forced outage for the 617-MW General Electric BWR/3 unit during the 2026 calendar year. The unit, which has been in commercial operation since 1971, recorded four forced outages throughout 2025. Northern States Power Co - Minnesota operates this facility along with two other U.S. nuclear units. Across the industry today, 94 units are maintaining a 97.9 percent capacity factor, with this unit currently representing the only facility in an unsche...Core Content
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Nuclear SoftwareNEW Looking for Rados softwareHey y'all! I'm in the HPT class at the College of East Idaho, and my lab teacher has a Rados ADR-1 sentinel(term check?) that he wants to use, but can't because he doesn't have software for it. Can anyone help with getting software for the class? Also, the plug appears to be an old RGB plug. Can I just get an RGB-usb adapter to make that work?Thanks! -Andy
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History & TriviaNEW The Hiroshima Atomic Blast Forged a Metal Never Seen Before on EarthGeologists led by the University of Florence have identified a previously unknown iron-chromium alloy within microscopic fallout debris from the 1945 Hiroshima atomic bombing. The 10-micrometer grain exhibits a complex, highly ordered cubic crystal structure that formed due to the extreme temperatures and rapid cooling rates of the nuclear fireball. This discovery highlights that nuclear blast debris contains a unique library of metastable materials that are difficult to replicate in laboratory settings. For the nuclear industry, these findings demonstrate that fallout particles serve as a phy...Core Content
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