US strengthens advanced nuclear fuel supply with TRISO and HALEU initiatives

The United States is expanding efforts to strengthen its domestic supply of advanced nuclear fuel through new initiatives focused on TRISO fuel production and the development of high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU), supporting the next generation of nuclear reactors. Federal agencies, national laboratories, and private industry are collaborating to increase the production of advanced nuclear fuels … Read more

US’ new 200x sharper electron microscope could transform batteries and chips

Scientists in the United States have unveiled a next-generation electron microscope capable of producing images up to 200 times sharper than many existing systems, a breakthrough that could significantly advance research in semiconductors, batteries, and other advanced materials. The new instrument enables researchers to observe atoms and material structures with unprecedented clarity, allowing them to … Read more