A diamond battery for Valentine’s Day?

The world’s first carbon-14 diamond battery became a reality in a United Kingdom laboratory this past December when it was created by scientists from University of Bristol and the U.K. Atomic Energy Authority.
The world’s first carbon-14 diamond battery became a reality in a United Kingdom laboratory this past December when it was created by scientists from University of Bristol and the U.K. Atomic Energy Authority.
Amentum plans to add 3,000 U.K. nuclear jobs, receives WM contract
Global engineering company Amentum announced plans on Thursday to create 3,000 new jobs over the next four years on the back of growth in nuclear power and defense in the United Kingdom.The...
U.K.’s NWS gets input from young people on geological disposal
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A wave of new U.S.-U.K. deals ahead of Trump’s state visit
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Countering the nuclear workforce shortage narrative
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U.K. program offers young people a look at nuclear careers
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Last Energy seeks $103.7M for Welsh microreactor project
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U.S., South Korea explore MOU on nuclear cooperation
The U.S. and South Korea have reached a provisional agreement and are working on a memorandum of understanding to advance the countries’ partnership on civil nuclear energy....
United Kingdom’s nuclear waste progress described in report
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Westinghouse AP300 SMR application filed with UK regulator
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Decommissioned enrichment plant gets second life as safeguards training center
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