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Breakthroughs bring the world closer to nuclear fusion

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The outlook for the development of nuclear fusion as an energy source.

Private-sector fusion spending unlikely to make profit

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Even if technical feasibility can be established for fusion as an energy source, achieving economic viability will be challenging as the technology is complex and involves high…

Countries’ approaches to reviving nuclear power differ

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Extending nuclear plants' lifespans is a relatively low-cost way of sustaining this form of power generation, but renewable energy with zero fuel costs is challenging such…

The energy transition will make firm progress in 2023

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With shocks from the pandemic and invasion of Ukraine easing, this year will demonstrate how fast the transition can proceed in 'normal' circumstances. The United States, EU and…

Firms’ net-zero plans are key to meeting climate goals

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INTERNATIONAL

To achieve the 2015 Paris agreement climate targets, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions must be net-zero by 2050. While the Paris agreement was a commitment by governments, businesses…

Talk of nuclear power for Australia is election gambit

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AUSTRALIA

Dutton said in March that if the Liberal/Nationals coalition wins next year’s election, he will promote investment in small modular reactors (SMRs) on the site of existing…

China's cyberespionage will increase, despite pushback

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CHINA

This report is only the latest illustrating how Chinese actors have stepped up their offensive capabilities. China is ever more of a peer with the United States and other advanced…

China's military AI will advance, despite US controls

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CHINA

The People's Liberation Army (PLA) is deploying various autonomous or semi-autonomous platforms and likely has plans to join these into a ‘system of systems’ for warfighting…

Reform will streamline science and technology in China

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CHINA

The new body is part of a major restructuring of the administration. At its apex stands a new Central Commission for Science and Technology, which President Xi Jinping is likely…

US extends life of nuclear plants but no new building

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UNITED STATES

The prospects for nuclear plant construction in the United States are dim, with support for the technology primarily focused on extending the lifetime of existing reactors and…