nuclear power

Kim Jong Un has issued a stark warning to South Korea, threatening nuclear retaliation if North Korea’s sovereignty is compromised. What Happened: During a visit to a special forces training base, Kim emphasized that any encroachment by South Korea would prompt the use of all offensive...

Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA) CEO Jensen Huang is making waves with his endorsement of nuclear energy to meet the surging electricity demands posed by artificial intelligence (AI). AI’s energy consumption could rival that of a small country within just three years. Speaking to Bloomberg, Huang...

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A senior U.S. defense official revealed on Thursday that China’s latest nuclear-powered attack submarine sank earlier this year. The incident reportedly occurred between May and June. What Happened: The submarine, described as first-in-class, reportedly sank while docked at a pier. The cause...

I spent some time on the Benzinga “Live Trading” show with Ryan Faloona and the crew last week talking about uranium stocks. Nuclear energy is attracting a lot of attention, including more than its share from traders. As a long-term investor and research-driven analyst, I might not be...

In a significant move to bolster their response to King Jong UN’s North Korea escalating nuclear threats, the United States and South Korea have signed their first joint nuclear deterrence guidelines. What Happened: The agreement was formalized on Thursday at a NATO summit in Washington. U.S...

Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT), and his energy company TerraPower have commenced construction on a next-generation nuclear power plant in Wyoming. The project is expected to significantly transform power generation. What Happened: Gates and his team have initiated...

China has asked the United States to reconsider its nuclear stance and reduce its arsenal following comments from a senior U.S. official about potentially increasing warheads. What Happened: Pranay Vaddi, senior director for arms control disarmament and non-proliferation at the National Security...

South Korea and the United States have initiated discussions in Seoul to strengthen their nuclear response strategies against potential threats from North Korea. What Happened: South Korea and the United States commenced discussions on Monday in Seoul to enhance coordination of their nuclear...

Japan’s Kyushu Electric Power Co. (OTC:KYSEY) has successfully raised ¥30 billion ($191 million) from Japan’s inaugural environmental bond designated solely for nuclear projects, marking a significant milestone for the nuclear energy sector in the country. What Happened: The power...

In a significant move to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, Japan and the U.S. are taking steps toward bolstering their nuclear power plants. Japan’s nuclear regulator, the Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA), has lifted a two-year operational suspension on Tokyo Electric Power’s...

A concept for an AI-navigated aircraft that can accommodate as many as 5,000 passengers for an indefinite duration in flight has been presented by a Yemeni engineer. This innovative proposal utilizes nuclear power to fuel the aircraft's engines, providing a potentially limitless energy source....

Two of the richest people in the world have been seen more often as enemies than collaborators with one even shorting stock of the other’s company. That should make Elon Musk and Bill Gates agreeing on a subject a big deal. Here’s where they stand on nuclear energy. What Happened: Gates...

Germany, over the weekend, shut down its last three remaining nuclear power plants in line with its pre-determined shift towards sustainable energy sources. What Happened: The RWE energy firm, in a statement on Saturday shortly after midnight, confirmed that Europe's biggest economy disconnected...

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ) CEO Elon Musk, the leader of the world's largest electric-vehicle company and the richest man globally, is calling for more oil and gas production. Some are finding this puzzling and contradictory, but here's the meaning behind his comments.  What Happened...