In a surprising move, the company behind Truth Social, Trump Media & Technology Group, has joined forces with TAE Technologies, a company focused on nuclear fusion. This deal, worth over $6 billion, has caused a stir in the stock market, with Trump Media's shares jumping by 35% in early trading. Th
A top scientist at MIT was shot dead in his home. Nuno Loureiro, 47, was a big deal in nuclear science. He was known for his work on nuclear fusion and plasma science. Loureiro was also the director of MIT's Plasma Science and Fusion Center. He had a long career, studying at places like Imperial Col
The nuclear power industry is buzzing with excitement. A new program, backed by the Trump administration, aims to fast-track the construction of advanced nuclear reactors. The goal? Have at least three test reactors running by July 4, 2026. This is a big deal because it's a shift from the usual slow
In the heart of the Nevada desert, a massive, highly secured area has been quietly working on some of the most critical scientific and security tasks for the U. S. for the past 75 years. This place, known as the Nevada National Security Sites (NNSS), is not just about nuclear tests anymore. It's a h
In Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, medical imaging plays a big role in healthcare. But how much do the people who work in nuclear medicine know about radiation safety? This is a big question. It's not just about the machines and buildings. It's also about what the workers know, how they feel, and what they d
Ukraine is in the middle of a tough situation. On one hand, they are trying to talk peace with Russia. On the other hand, Russia is launching big attacks with missiles and drones. This happened just as U. S. and Ukrainian officials were meeting for a third day to discuss ending the war that has been
The Chornobyl nuclear plant, a site of a massive nuclear disaster in 1986, is in the news again. This time, it's not about the disaster but about the protective shield built to contain radioactive material. The shield, finished in 2019, has taken a hit from a drone strike. The International Atomic E
People in hospitals often get medicine to fight infections. One such medicine is flucloxacillin. But how do doctors know if the right amount is getting into the blood? That's where therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) comes in. TDM checks the levels of medicine in the blood to make sure it's working we
Laura Reed, a well-known expert in global security and U. S. foreign policy, is set to discuss the future of nuclear weapons in a world full of challenges. This event is organized by the World Affairs Council of Western Massachusetts and will take place on December 16th from noon to 1 p. m. at 1350
Zinc-65 is a special kind of zinc that is useful in medicine and industry. Scientists wanted to find the best way to make it. They looked at different methods to see which one works best. They used special computer programs to study how different particles, like protons and alpha particles, interac
