International Atomic Energy Agency Top News
- How Radiation Dosimetry Supports Safe Medical Care 17/02/2026Radiation therapy is one of the most effective treatments for many kinds of cancer, helping to destroy tumours and save lives. Because these treatments use high‑energy radiation directed at specific parts of the body, accuracy is critical — regardless of how small the dose is.
- Moldova Advances Efforts to Address Childhood and Other Cancers 13/02/2026A review by IAEA and partners has found that Moldova has taken significant steps to tackle childhood and other cancers and set out recommendations to strengthen services for vulnerable populations as the country prepares its National Cancer Control Programme 2026–2030.
- Update 340 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine 12/02/2026
- Call for Abstracts: Sixth International Conference on Nuclear Power Plant Life Management 09/02/2026Interested contributors now have until 1 May 2026 to submit abstracts for the Sixth International Conference on Nuclear Power Plant Life Management (PLiM 6), to be held from 7 to 11 December 2026 in Tokyo, Japan.
- IAEA Concludes Long Term Operational Safety Review of South Africa’s SAFARI-1 Research Reactor 09/02/2026
- IAEA and OCP Group Launch Partnership to Strengthen Global Food Security and Soil Health 06/02/2026
- Update 339 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine 06/02/2026
- IAEA Mission Sees Strong Regulatory Leadership and Safety Commitment in Japan, Recommends Further Improvements 06/02/2026
- IAEA-Led Mission Conducts Marine Environmental Sampling Near Fukushima Daiichi to Support Ongoing Monitoring 05/02/2026
- Nuclear Science and Technology Delivers Hope to Cancer Patients Around the World 04/02/2026Cancer is a major global public health challenge, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where nearly 70% of cancer-related deaths occur and access to specialized care is limited.
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- Indo-UK offshore wind task force launched, India crosses 272 GW non-fossil fuel power capacity 18/02/2026This milestone supports India's ambitious renewable energy and net-zero emission targets. The launch of the India-UK Offshore Wind Taskforce aims to accelerate the development of offshore wind energy, a crucial component for India's energy transition.
- India pushes AI-powered energy stack to drive decentralised solar revolution 18/02/2026Ashish Khanna, Director General, International Solar Alliance (ISA) has underscored the urgent need for digital infrastructure to support the rapid expansion of decentralised renewable energy, particularly solar power, in India and other developing nations at AI Impact Summit 2026.
- Oil edges higher as traders weigh progress in US-Iran talks 18/02/2026Iran conducted military drills near the Strait of Hormuz. Navy drills are planned with Russia. US crude oil stockpiles are expected to rise. Peace talks between Ukraine and Russia are underway.
- IOC, BPCL, HPCL double combined profit to ₹23,743 Crore in Dec quater 18/02/2026Government compensation for cooking gas sales also contributed to the improved financial performance. This marks a substantial gain for the state-run energy giants.
- BHEL bags ₹1,200–1,500 crore captive power plant order from SAIL 18/02/2026The commissioning of the CPP package is to be completed within 39 months from the effective date of the contract.
- Lower power cost for consumers will be success of AI, renewable energy convergence, says Govt official 16/02/2026AI is seen as a game-changer, particularly for distributed renewable energy, with potential to empower consumers and improve asset maintenance within the next two to three years.
- Refinery petrochemical integration, feedstock certainty to define India’s next chemical growth cycle: Ramya Bharathram, MD, Thirumalai Chemicals 16/02/2026In an interview, she outlines reforms in cracker configuration, supply agreements and carbon strategy to move India up the global chemical value chain.
- Torrent Power to acquire Nabha Power from L&T for ₹6,889 crore 16/02/2026Nabha Power owns and operates a 1,400 MW (2x700 MW) supercritical coal-fired thermal power plant at Rajpura in Patiala district, Punjab.
- Coal India Ltd solar capex doubles to ₹961 crore till January FY26 16/02/2026Spending reaches 132 per cent of FY26 target with renewable capacity seen rising to 675 MW with key Gujarat projects lined up.
- India's rooftop solar push falls short: Subsidies, loan delays hamper targets 16/02/2026This is impacting the nation's clean energy goals. Many applications remain pending, raising concerns about continued reliance on coal power.
Nuclear Energy News — ScienceDaily
- Physicists solve a quantum mystery that stumped scientists for decades 08/02/2026Physicists at Heidelberg University have developed a new theory that finally unites two long-standing and seemingly incompatible views of how exotic particles behave inside quantum matter. In some cases, an impurity moves through a sea of particles and forms a quasiparticle known as a Fermi polaron; in others, an extremely heavy impurity freezes in place […]
- Dark matter could be masquerading as a black hole at the Milky Way’s core 07/02/2026Astronomers propose that an ultra-dense clump of exotic dark matter could be masquerading as the powerful object thought to anchor our galaxy, explaining both the blistering speeds of stars near the center and the slower, graceful rotation of material far beyond. This dark matter structure would have a compact core that pulls on nearby stars […]
- Scientists just mapped the hidden structure holding the Universe together 03/02/2026Astronomers have produced the most detailed map yet of dark matter, revealing the invisible framework that shaped the Universe long before stars and galaxies formed. Using powerful new observations from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, the research shows how dark matter gathered ordinary matter into dense regions, setting the stage for galaxies like the Milky […]
- Scientists are hunting for a forbidden antimatter transformation 02/02/2026MACE is a next-generation experiment designed to catch muonium transforming into its antimatter twin, a process that would rewrite the rules of particle physics. The last search for this effect ended more than two decades ago, and MACE plans to leap far beyond it using cutting-edge beams, targets, and detectors. A discovery would point to […]
- Scientists discover hidden geometry that bends electrons like gravity 01/02/2026Researchers have discovered a hidden quantum geometry inside materials that subtly steers electrons, echoing how gravity warps light in space. Once thought to exist only on paper, this effect has now been observed experimentally in a popular quantum material. The finding reveals a new way to understand and control how materials conduct electricity and interact […]
- New catalyst makes plastic upcycling 10x more efficient than platinum 24/01/2026Scientists are finding new ways to replace expensive, scarce platinum catalysts with something far more abundant: tungsten carbide. By carefully controlling how tungsten carbide’s atoms are arranged at extremely high temperatures, researchers discovered a specific form that can rival platinum in key chemical reactions, including turning carbon dioxide into useful fuels and chemicals. Even more […]
- Inside the mysterious collapse of dark matter halos 19/01/2026Physicists have unveiled a new way to simulate a mysterious form of dark matter that can collide with itself but not with normal matter. This self-interacting dark matter may trigger a dramatic collapse inside dark matter halos, heating and densifying their cores in surprising ways. Until now, this crucial middle ground of behavior was nearly […]
- New research challenges the cold dark matter assumption 15/01/2026Dark matter, one of the Universe’s greatest mysteries, may have been born blazing hot instead of cold and sluggish as scientists long believed. New research shows that dark matter particles could have been moving near the speed of light shortly after the Big Bang, only to cool down later and still help form galaxies. By […]
- Physicists thought this mystery particle could explain everything. See what happened 12/01/2026Scientists at Fermilab’s MicroBooNE experiment have ruled out the existence of the elusive sterile neutrino, a particle proposed for decades to explain puzzling neutrino behavior. Their high-precision measurements showed neutrinos behaving exactly as expected—without any sign of a hidden fourth type. While this closes off a popular theory, it marks a turning point for the […]
- An old jeweler’s trick could change nuclear timekeeping 09/01/2026A team of physicists has discovered a surprisingly simple way to build nuclear clocks using tiny amounts of rare thorium. By electroplating thorium onto steel, they achieved the same results as years of work with delicate crystals — but far more efficiently. These clocks could be vastly more precise than current atomic clocks and work […]
NRC RSS Feed: News Releases
- NRC Licenses TRISO-X LLC Fuel Fabrication Facility in Tennessee 14/02/2026
- NRC Proposes $9,000 Fine Against Puerto Rico Medical Facility for Loss of Radioactive Material 11/02/2026
- NRC Announces Opportunity to Request a Hearing on Duke Energy Carolinas’ Belews Creek Early Site Permit Application 09/02/2026
- NRC Major Reorganization Supports Efficiency, Innovation 04/02/2026
- NRC Considering Wyoming’s Request to Amend State Agreement 03/02/2026
- NRC Announces Opportunity to Request Hearing for Grand Gulf Early Site Permit Renewal 03/02/2026
- NRC to Host Public Symposium on Artificial Intelligence 02/02/2026
- NRC to Hold Public Meeting on Development of 2026-2030 Strategic Plan and Agency Priority Questions 30/01/2026
- NRC Announces Opportunity to Request Hearing for Duane Arnold Energy Center License Transfer 29/01/2026
- Registration Open for NRC’s 38th Annual Regulatory Information Conference 27/01/2026
Canary Media
- Heron Power raises $140M to modernize electrical transformers 18/02/2026Since the late 1800s , the grid has used more or less the same devices to convert electricity to different voltages. They’re called transformers — and they’re in increasingly short supply as power demand surges nationwide. A crop of startups wants to solve that problem and modernize transformer technology at the…
- Fear of farmland loss slows solar and wind development 18/02/2026This story was originally published in the Daily Yonder. For more rural reporting and small-town stories, visit dailyyonder.com . When Chad Raines took over his family’s Texas cotton farm in 2008, he thought the going would be easy. That’s because their first year was relatively profitable — but the success was…
- New England’s biggest grid battery is up and running in Maine 18/02/2026A massive new battery has entered service in southern Maine, providing a much-needed boost to the Northeast’s efforts to expand clean and affordable energy. Developer Plus Power wrapped up its Cross Town Energy Storage project in late November, but publicly inaugurated it last week in a ceremony featuring Gov. Janet…
- Why Xcel’s bid to reinvent the virtual power plant is so controversial 17/02/2026Back in the summer of 2024, Minnesota utility Xcel Energy proposed a novel approach to building virtual power plants , the networks of rooftop solar systems, home batteries, and other energy equipment that can operate in tandem to reduce strain on the electric grid. Instead of working with other companies to cobble…
- States push climate superfund bills despite Trump’s opposition 17/02/2026President Donald Trump has made it quite clear how he feels about state laws that aim to make fossil fuel companies pay for damages caused by climate change. An executive order issued in April compared these efforts — known as climate superfund laws — to extortion. The administration has since sued New York and…
- Residents along Louisiana’s Cancer Alley have a new worry: blue ammonia 16/02/2026This story is from Floodlight, a nonprofit newsroom that investigates the powerful interests stalling climate action. Sign up for Floodlight's newsletter here . From her home in Donaldsonville, Louisiana, less than 3 miles from the world’s largest ammonia plant, Ashley Gaignard says the air itself carries a…
- Heat pump sales dipped in 2025. They still beat gas furnaces. 13/02/2026Heat pumps outsold fossil gas–fired furnaces in the U.S. yet again last year. That's the fourth year in a row — a testament to Americans’ sustained appetite for the zero-emissions appliances crucial to weaning buildings off planet-warming fossil fuels. In 2025, 12% more air-source heat pump units shipped in the…
- The EPA’s biggest emissions-fighting tool is dead — at least for now 13/02/2026This analysis and news roundup come from the Canary Media Weekly newsletter. Sign up to get it every Friday. “🚨Single. Largest. Deregulatory. Action. EVER. Incoming: TOMORROW!” That quote comes from an X post made by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin on Wednesday. Sure enough, the next…
- Chart: The energy transition attracted record investment in 2025 13/02/2026See more from Canary Media’s “Chart of the Week” column . Not convinced the energy transition is actually happening? Take a look at how much cash is flowing toward fossil fuel–free technologies. Investors poured a record amount of money into the energy transition last year: $2.3 trillion worldwide, according to…
- Offshore wind showed up big during the East Coast’s brutal cold 12/02/2026Bone-chilling cold and Arctic winds gripped the northeastern U.S . over the past few weeks, straining electricity systems and raising power prices as people cranked up their heat. Now, as the region finally starts to thaw, early data shows how America’s offshore wind farms helped keep electricity flowing during the…
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- Statiq bags $18mn led by Tenacity Ventures 18/02/2026The investment comes at a time where the country’s EV infrastructure sector has been seeing a prolonged funding slowdown.
- Kenya awards key transmission work to Power Grid 18/02/2026This initiative aims to expand and modernize the nation's electricity network, improving supply in western and northern regions. The deal underscores growing Indian investment and economic ties in Kenya, a key partner in East Africa's development.
- India eases curbs on Chinese equipment imports for power, coal as projects delayed, sources say 18/02/2026This move aims to address shortages and project delays, marking the first significant relaxation of five-year-old curbs on Chinese firms in government contracts.
- BPCL commissions 71 MW solar plant in Prayagraj 18/02/2026This facility is projected to generate over 103 million units of green electricity annually, significantly reducing carbon emissions. The generated power will support BPCL's refineries, contributing to cleaner operations and its Net Zero Energy goal by 2040.
- India pushes AI-powered energy stack to drive decentralised solar revolution 18/02/2026Ashish Khanna, Director General, International Solar Alliance (ISA) has underscored the urgent need for digital infrastructure to support the rapid expansion of decentralised renewable energy, particularly solar power, in India and other developing nations at AI Impact Summit 2026.
- L&T ties up with NVIDIA to build gigawatt-scale AI data centre under IndiaAI Mission 18/02/2026The companies will expand GPU capacity in Chennai and Mumbai to support sovereign, large-scale AI deployment.
- BHEL bags ₹1,200–1,500 crore captive power plant order from SAIL 18/02/2026The commissioning of the CPP package is to be completed within 39 months from the effective date of the contract.
- CTUIL-Grid India merger back on Centre's agenda to revamp transmission sector 18/02/2026This move aims to eliminate conflicts of interest in awarding transmission projects and foster a more structured approach to capacity expansion.
- Adani Pledges $100b for Data Infra 18/02/2026Group says move will give $150b boost to server mfg, sovereign cloud & allied sectors
- Nuclear safety: Cornerstone for SMR deployment in India 17/02/2026The government is investing in their development and deployment to meet the nation's 2070 net-zero target. A strong focus on training and surveillance systems will ensure SMRs are deployed safely, building public trust and supporting India's clean energy transition.
CleanTechnica
- Volkswagen Launches The All-New Caravelle PHEV In South Africa 18/02/2026Plug-in hybrids are the hottest thing in South Africa right now in terms of sales growth. Sales of plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) were up 280% in 2025 compared with sales figures from 2024. In total, 738 PHEVs were sold in 2024 and 2,808 PHEVs were sold in 2025 in the passenger ... [continued] The post Volkswagen […]
- Ford Hypes “Bounty” Culture and UEV Platform 18/02/2026Ford has been all over the place on electric vehicles in the past 15 years or so. Back in February 2013, it released the Ford Fusion Electric, which was basically representative of the technology at the time but was a quite weak attempt at creating an electric vehicle by electrifying ... [continued] The post Ford […]
- Environmental Groups Sue DOE Over Approval of CP2 LNG Export Application 18/02/2026WASHINGTON, D.C. — Environmental groups filed a lawsuit today challenging the Department of Energy’s (DOE) approval of Venture Global’s application to export liquefied natural gas (LNG) from a future facility, currently under construction in Louisiana. NRDC is co-counsel with Earthjustice representing Sierra Club, in challenging the export approval based on ... [continued] The post Environmental […]
- Waymo’s Remote Operations Strategy Highlights Why the Philippines is a Critical Hub 18/02/2026A report by David Shepardson for Reuters on the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee hearing into autonomous vehicle safety placed Waymo’s performance record under intense scrutiny. CleanTechnica reported on the industry developments beyond Washington point and how the Alphabet-owned company chose the Philippines as the location for its remote fleet response ... [continued] The post Waymo’s […]
- Sierra Club & SW Detroiters Celebrate $100M Penalty, Clean Air Wins in EES Coke Ruling 18/02/2026DTE and EES Coke were ordered to invest $20 million in community projects. Detroit, MI — A federal court today ruled against DTE and EES Coke for violating the Clean Air Act by allowing a Zug Island facility to emit thousands of tons of sulfur dioxide that led to asthma ... [continued] The post Sierra […]
- To Chinese Clean Tech Companies: 恭喜發財 18/02/2026Chinese New Year or Lunar New Year is today, February 17. However, the celebration extends further. Public schools are out this week in NYC and there are multiple celebrations in the city. The traditional Chinese New Year greeting above (Gong Xi Fa Cai / Gong Hei Fat Choy) wishes people prosperity and ... [continued] The post To […]
- No, Claude Is Not Conscious 18/02/2026The hype around artificial intelligence (AI) has reached enormous heights. Everything is AI all the time now. At least, that’s how it feels as someone working in the media who is bombarded by PR pitches mentioning AI. Additionally, though, we see how much money is being put into building massive ... [continued] The post No, […]
- Waymo Looking to Buy 50,000 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Robotaxis for $2.5 Billion 17/02/2026Waymo is scaling up. How much, and how quickly? Those are the questions. We may have a hint at an answer. Reportedly, the self-driving tech leader is looking to purchase 50,000 Hyundai IONIQ 5 electric cars in the next few years, at a cost of about $2.5 billion. The IONIQ ... [continued] The post Waymo […]
- New Jersey Promotes Solar To Lower Utility Bills 17/02/2026The governor of New Jersey is pushing programs forward to simplify permitting for residential and community solar. The post New Jersey Promotes Solar To Lower Utility Bills appeared first on CleanTechnica.
- Will The MiBot Work In Amsterdam? Here’s A Biased Comparison 17/02/2026When KG Motors handed over the first customer MiBots on December 30, 2025, it did more than complete a ceremonial delivery. It quietly placed a fully engineered, road-legal micro-EV into real-world use — and set the stage for a production ramp beginning in April of 2026. In one particular case, ... [continued] The post Will […]
New Nuclear Archives – electricity info
- New Nuclear 18/02/2026Prof Steve Thomas: Is the UK really leading the world with a nuclear renaissance? Since the Starmer government came to power in 2024, it has made a series of announcements that put the UK in the vanguard of the claimed ‘nuclear renaissance’. The government is talking about a ‘Golden Age of Nuclear’ in the UK. […]
- Hinkley 18/02/2026A recruitment provider has delivered 2,000 workers to Hinkley Point C. Mactech Energy Group announced the milestone as part of its ongoing support for the construction of the power plant, supplying workers for key roles in welding, mechanical installation, high-pressure pipework, lifting operations, and other specialist nuclear positions. A campus housing up to 1,000 Hinkley […]
- Climate Policy 18/02/2026Chris Stark: The economics of clean energy ‘just get better and better’. The economics of clean energy “just get better and better”, leaving opponents of the transition looking like “King Canute”, says Chris Stark. Stark is head of the UK government’s “mission” to deliver clean power by 2030, having previously been chief executive of the […]
- Westinghouse 18/02/2026Westinghouse has opened a full-sized replica of a control room at a new AP1000 Training Academy in Spain as the company prepares for the construction of 14 or more units across Europe in the coming years. Westinghouse says it is the original equipment manufacturer or technology provider to 50% of the current global nuclear fleet. […]
- X-Energy 18/02/2026The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has granted a 40-year commerical licence to advanced nuclear reactor developer X-energy subsidiary Triso-X to produce fuel using high-assay low-enriched uranium (Haleu) at a facility that is being built in the state of Tennessee. The NRC said in a statement that this marked the first-ever US approval of a […]
- Chernobyl 18/02/2026Children of the workers who cleaned up after the Chernobyl nuclear reactor exploded in April 1986 are showing mutations in their DNA decades later, according to researchers at the University of Bonn in Germany. The former Chernobyl reactor is located in Ukraine, which was part of the USSR in the 1980s. After the explosion, vast […]
- US 18/02/2026Deep Fission, the nuclear startup wants to bury a small modular reactor a mile underground. Last week, the company scored $80 million in new financing to help turn the long-discussed concept in the nuclear energy world into reality. And, yes, it’s yet another play at powering those energy-starved data centers. Daily Upside 17th Feb 2026 […]
- France 18/02/2026EDF assesses the cost of modulating reactors for the first time (but its calculation is incomplete). The situation of overcapacity in electricity production in France over the past two years has forced EDF to modulate its nuclear, hydraulic and thermal flame-fired power plants twice as much. A partial estimate (only for the nuclear fleet) estimates […]
- Slovakia & Hungary 18/02/2026US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced a number of deals towards building nuclear power plants in Central Europe using cutting-edge U.S. nuclear energy technologies, advancing the United States and the Central European countries’ mutual security interests in the region. Secretary Rubio signed the deals during his two-day visit of Slovakia and Hungary. The […]
- Japan 18/02/2026Harrowing six final words of nuclear worker as his skin fell off during 83 days of agony. Nuclear plant worker Hisashi Ouchi suffered the highest radiation dose in history after 1999 Japan accident, enduring 83 agonising days before death. Daily Star 18th Feb 2026 read more » The post Japan appeared first on electricity info.
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- Maharashtra has highest 'rare earth' reserves in India, says Indian Bureau of Mines data 18/02/2026Recent data shows Maharashtra possesses over 12 lakh tons of these resources. Exploration for rare earth elements is underway in Vidarbha.
- India, France announce joint declaration of intent for cooperation in critical minerals 18/02/2026India and France have announced a joint declaration of intent for cooperation in critical minerals, Indian Ambassador to France Sanjeev Kumar Singla said.
- MMC calls special meeting on coal handling at MPA 17/02/2026Entry to Shivaji fort is restricted during renovation. A temple idol reconsecration is set for February 20. A 'run for spirituality' event is planned for Calangute beach on February 21
- Meghalaya moving towards regulated coal extraction: Governor Chandrashekhar H Vijayashankar 17/02/2026The state is transitioning to scientific mining after a ban on rat-hole operations. Three applicants have started scientific mining. Twenty more applications are in advanced stages of clearance.
- Torrent Power to acquire Nabha Power from L&T for ₹6,889 crore 16/02/2026Nabha Power owns and operates a 1,400 MW (2x700 MW) supercritical coal-fired thermal power plant at Rajpura in Patiala district, Punjab.
- Meghalaya mine blast fallout: SP shifted, 14 held, 62 FIRs filed 16/02/2026A nine-member SIT has been formed to probe the blast, and 14 individuals have been arrested in connection with illegal coal extraction. A judicial inquiry commission has also been appointed.
- Delhi airport gets 120 mist spray systems to combat air pollution 15/02/2026This initiative aims to reduce air pollution and prevent flight disruptions. The government plans to expand these systems and implement other measures. These include electrifying public buses by 2029 and developing EV charging infrastructure.
- Net-zero and low energy trends mark shift in construction 15/02/2026While initial costs may rise, long-term savings on energy and maintenance are significant. Architects are embracing recycled wood, fly ash bricks, and bamboo composites. Automation enhances building performance and reduces waste.
- Retired HC judge to head judicial probe into blast at Meghalaya's illegal coal mine 15/02/2026Retired judge Justice RS Chauhan leads the three-member team. The panel will determine accountability for the February 5 incident that killed 31 people. It will also examine the causes of illegal mining and recommend measures for affected workers.
- Meghalaya coal mine blast: Cremated labourer returns home in Assam 15/02/2026This unexpected reappearance has prompted a joint investigation by police forces from both states. The incident follows a devastating blast at an illegal rat-hole mine that claimed many lives.