First privately developed U.S. nuclear reactor in over 40 years achieves first criticality point: The Department of Energy described the milestone, achieved on June 4, as “rebirth of America’s nuclear industry” and a “historic moment” for U.S. energy #NuclearEnergy #EnergyInnovation #CleanEnergy #NuclearReactor #EnergyMilestone

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UN nuclear watchdog says it’s been unable to inspect Iranian facilities: The International Atomic Energy Agency warned that it was “unable to discharge its safeguards responsibilities” that it has under the Safeguards Agreement of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty #IAEA #NuclearSafety #IranNuclearDeal #NonProliferation #NuclearEnergy

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TRISO fuel could make nuclear power meltdown-proof, though the cost is still a bit of a hurdle. #nuclearenergy

https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/nuclear/safer-nuclear-fuel-gaining-steam

North Korea Unveils a New Plant to Produce Fuel for Nuclear Weapons: North Korea on Thursday unveiled a new facility to produce nuclear bomb fuels, with leader Kim Jong Un announcing plans to bolster the country’s nuclear forces “at an exponential rate.” #NorthKorea #NuclearWeapons #KimJongUn #NuclearEnergy #Geopolitics

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North Korea announces opening of a new nuclear facility: State media photos showed what appeared to be a large centrifuge hall, indicating the plant is likely used to enrich weapons-grade uranium. #NorthKorea #NuclearEnergy #UraniumEnrichment #NuclearFacility #WorldNews

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