Category: Nuclear Engineering & Radiological Sciences
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U-M hosts high school students to explore nuclear engineering careers
The four-week residential program prepared rising twelfth graders for nuclear engineering careers through a mix of academic and practical experiences.
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Pinpointing coal plants to convert to nuclear energy, considering both practicality and community support
The most comprehensive coal-to-nuclear analysis to date could help policymakers and utilities plan how to meet climate targets.
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Detailed picture of electron acceleration captured in one shot
Results can help maximize electron energy gain for quantum mechanics experiments or practical applications in medicine or industry.
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Modeling nuclear microreactor temperatures in 3D for safe operations
Finding the best digital twin to model reactor temperatures can improve online monitoring, essential for use of these compact, portable reactors in remote areas.
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New course centers community-engaged design for nuclear energy solutions
New course highlights how energy system designers and local communities need strategic collaboration more urgently than ever
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US public opinion on social media is warming to nuclear energy, but concerns remain
300,000 X posts show 48 of 50 states have a more positive than negative tone about nuclear energy, with a national average at 54% positive.
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Racing hydrogen cars in Detroit
Henderson Academy students used electrolyzers to produce hydrogen gas from water and power miniature fuel cell cars.
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Global Fusion Forum online platform brings communities to the table
Fastest Path to Zero initiative launches platform to educate the public about fusion and invite input as the technology develops
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Enhancing nuclear power plants’ autonomous control capabilities
Majdi Radaideh will support Idaho National Lab-led effort to revolutionize nuclear reactor control systems
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Neutron signatures can help safeguard thorium reactors
Researchers develop novel tools to account for nuclear materials.
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$3.4M to advance gamma-ray detector technology
Project builds on decades of advancement and a spinout company.
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New energy
Once derided as “forever 30 years away,” fusion energy has a new swagger. Will it last?