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February 7, 2023

Russia working with Burma's military-led government to develop nuclear power to fill energy shortages

Russia is working with Burma's government to develop nuclear power to fill energy shortages in the country. The Nuclear Technology Information Center recently opened in Burma.

February 3, 2023

NATO urges Russia to respect its nuclear treaty, which Russia suspended when the US supported Ukraine

NATO is urging Russia to comply under the New START Treaty, which enforces an expansion limit on nuclear weapons. Russia suspended the treaty when the U.S. supported Ukraine in the war.

January 29, 2023

WHO updates list of medicines governments should stockpile in case of a nuclear emergency

WHO released an updated report on Friday detailing medications that governments should have on hand in the event of a radiological or nuclear emergency.

January 25, 2023

US approves first small modular nuclear reactor design

For the first time, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission certified a design for an advanced small modular reactor. The NuScale Power design is the seventh cleared for use.

January 24, 2023

Russia-Ukraine War pushes ‘Doomsday Clock’ closest point to midnight in history, scientists say

Ukraine's ongoing war with Russia has played a crucial role in pushing the Doomsday Clock to its closest point to midnight in history, scientists say.

January 20, 2023

Russia's nuclear agency helps military sidestep sanctions: report

Russia's Rosatom has helped Russia's military and arms manufacturers sidestep sanctions by providing technology and raw materials to help fuel the war in Ukraine.

January 13, 2023

US nuclear agency’s multibillion-dollar project falls short in scheduling, cost estimates

After 30 years of not regularly producing plutonium cores, a nuclear project is struggling to meet its congressional mandated deadline of producing 80 by 2030.

December 29, 2022

Russia's Lavrov claims 'irreversible' arms race with Iran if nuclear deal not reached

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov claimed that Moscow supports a nuclear deal with Iran and warned there will be an 'irreversible' arms race if one is not secured.

December 19, 2022

Air Force grounds B-2 stealth bomber fleet after aircraft catches fire during emergency landing

The U.S. Air Force's entire B-2 stealth bomber fleet was grounded after one of the aircraft caught fire during an emergency landing earlier this month.

December 14, 2022

Former Biden official Sam Brinton's mug shot released after bail set at $15,000

Nonbinary former nuclear official Samuel Brinton's mug shot was released by police Wednesday after being booked by Las Vegas police and released on bond.