The United States Air Force wants to hear from companies that could be interested in deploying small nuclear reactors at its bases. A recently posted request for information intends to assist the federal government in identifying potential developers and “understanding the company’s capability to design, license, fuel, construct, and deploy Small, Micro, or Modular Reactor technologies in compliance with applicable regulatory, safety, environmental, and security requirements.” Read more on Nuclear NewsWire: https://lnkd.in/eDfVJ7F5
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Founded in 1954, the American Nuclear Society is a not-for-profit dedicated to advancing the peaceful use of nuclear science and technology. ANS is the voice of nuclear engineers, scientists, technologists, and educators in the United States and around the world.
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The nomination period for the 2026 Nuclear News 40 Under 40 list is now open. The list aims to highlight people in the nuclear community who are making significant, early-career achievements. All nominations must be submitted online by 11:59 p.m. (CDT) on May 1, 2026. Read more on Nuclear NewsWire: https://lnkd.in/eXWaydjT
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Don't miss this great webinar tomorrow. It's got a great panel line up -- including our own director Brad Tomer -- to discuss the path to criticality! If there was ever a more timely, hot topic in nuclear, this is it!
⚛️ The race to criticality starts now. 🌟 Join ANS for a discussion with industry leaders on March 31 at 4:30 pm ET. Featuring panelists from Aalo Atomics, Antares, Kairos Power, Los Alamos National Laboratory, and Idaho National Laboratory, this webinar will feature innovative perspectives on how developers can bridge the gap between experimentation and deployment. ➡️ Register and learn more: https://lnkd.in/eYZ-hgTs
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Designed for 40 years but built to last far longer, Switzerland’s nuclear power plants have all entered long-term operation. Yet age alone says little about safety or performance. Through continuous upgrades, strict regulatory oversight, and coordinated aging management, the country’s reactors are being prepared for decades of continued operation. That continued operation has major implications for Switzerland’s energy security and climate goals. Nuclear power provides reliable, around-the-clock electricity production that complements hydropower and supports the stability of the Swiss grid, particularly during cold winter months when demand is high and supply from other sources can be constrained. To learn more about the process and importance of Switzerland’s long-term operation work, read Matthias Rey’s full feature on Nuclear NewsWire: https://lnkd.in/e4j3jJTV
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⚛️ The race to criticality starts now. 🌟 Join ANS for a discussion with industry leaders on March 31 at 4:30 pm ET. Featuring panelists from Aalo Atomics, Antares, Kairos Power, Los Alamos National Laboratory, and Idaho National Laboratory, this webinar will feature innovative perspectives on how developers can bridge the gap between experimentation and deployment. ➡️ Register and learn more: https://lnkd.in/eYZ-hgTs
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The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has finalized its new regulatory framework for advanced reactors that officials believe will accelerate, simplify, and reduce burdens in the new reactor licensing process. The final rule arrives more than a year ahead of an end-of-2027 deadline set in the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act, the 2019 law that formally directed the NRC to develop a new, technology-inclusive regulatory approach. The resulting rule—10 CFR Part 53, “Risk-Informed, Technology-Inclusive Regulatory Framework for Advanced Reactors”—is commonly referred to as Part 53. Read more on Nuclear NewsWire: https://lnkd.in/etxa3HBY
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Join us for Community of Practice: “RIPB Terminology Across the Nuclear Industry—with Observations for Updating the ANS RIPB Guidance Document" by Dr. Lyndsey Fyffe, nuclear safety engineer - Strategic Management Solutions Join us on March 27, 2026 for an engaging presentation: “RIPB Terminology Across the Nuclear Industry—with Observations for Updating the ANS RIPB Guidance Document" by Dr. Lyndsey Fyffe, nuclear safety engineer - Strategic Management Solutions. This online presentation is hosted by the American Nuclear Society’s Risk-Informed, Performance-Based Principles and Policy Committee and is part of an ongoing series focused on advancing risk-informed and performance-based methodologies in the nuclear industry. Visit the RP3C site for more information: https://lnkd.in/gPwAxHr8 Past CoP Presentations can be viewed on the ANS Standards YouTube Channel: https://lnkd.in/ei-tKDFh
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The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's adjudicatory hearings have not received any significant reforms since 2004. In fact, according to NRC staff, these Atomic Safety and Licensing Board hearings have only undergone major reform three times in the board’s history. That would change under a proposed rule that was issued earlier this month. At a March 19 virtual meeting, NRC staff provided more details on the proposed changes. Read more on Nuclear NewsWire: https://lnkd.in/eawqX-i5
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U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) NE-1 Theodore Garrish and Idaho National Laboratory director John Wagner told the U.S. Senate ENR Committee at a hearing on Thursday that three reactors from the DOE’s Nuclear Reactor Pilot Program will achieve criticality by Independence Day. Other reactors should hit the milestone later in the year. Read more highlights from that ENR hearing on Nuclear NewsWire: https://lnkd.in/ezJNDUpp
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Today’s feature is by Kateryna Poliakovska, a junior nuclear fuel cycle analyst in the Uranium and Nuclear Fuel Unit at the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency. It synthesizes major insights and data on the Uranium: Resources, Production and Demand report, also known as the Red Book. For 60 years, the Red Book has served as the world’s authoritative reference on uranium and the evolving landscape of nuclear energy. Learn more about its legacy and importance on Nuclear NewsWire: https://lnkd.in/e_YffGWS