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Algorithms provide optimized radiation-shielding design solutions for new types of nuclear reactors
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Algorithms provide optimized radiation-shielding design solutions for new types of nuclear reactors

Example of the encoding method for a radiation-shielding model. Credit: Nuclear Science and Techniques (2025). DOI: 10.1007/s41365-025-01683-7 The research team (NEAL) from the...

UK to quicken rollout of mini-nuclear reactors
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UK to quicken rollout of mini-nuclear reactors

French energy group EDF is building a new nuclear power plant, Hinkley Point C, in southwest England. Britain’s Labour government on Thursday said...

AI predicts properties of molten salts for modeling safer and more sustainable nuclear power reactors
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AI predicts properties of molten salts for modeling safer and more sustainable nuclear power reactors

Salts could play a part as coolants in next-generation nuclear reactors, which promise greater safety and sustainability. Credit: Generated by DaVinci2 model on...