The Latest Breaking News from Nuclear Power

Power play: why NASA is betting on nuclear to outpace rivals on the Moon

The United States is racing to build nuclear power reactors for the Moon, with the first system planned for the end of the decade. This would keep astronauts alive through weeks-long lunar nights, as well as powering permanent bases and outposts – and giving Washington an edge over China and…

Radio France Internationale · Aug 30, 2025

Poland to build Europe’s first of its kind small-scale nuclear power plant in Włocławek

Poland’s first small modular nuclear power plant, or SMR, will be built in Włocławek, energy company Orlen announced on Thursday, the first project of its kind in Europe.

Euronews · Aug 28, 2025

Cathie Wood's Nuclear Power Bet Boosts Energy Fuels, Up Over 110% This Year—Expert Hails UUUU's Ability To 'Power AI Data Centers'

A powerful new investment thesis is gaining traction as the immense energy needs of artificial intelligence collide with a renewed push for nuclear power. While Cathie Wood's Ark Invest champions nuclear as a potential low-cost energy solution, one expert is pointing to a single U.S. company, Energy Fuels Inc. (NYSE:UUUU),…

Benzinga · Aug 26, 2025

Ukraine Marks Independence Day With Drone Strikes On Russia

Ukraine launched a wave of drone strikes on Russia Sunday, triggering a fire at a nuclear power plant as it celebrated Ukrainian independence day against a backdrop of fading hopes for recent peace efforts.

International Business Times · Aug 24, 2025

Taiwan holds key votes on expulsion of opposition MPs and future of nuclear power

Voters in Taiwan are deciding whether to dismiss seven opposition members from the legislature, a move that would restore the DPP’s majority

The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2025

Kazakhstan breaks ground on first modern nuclear power plant

Kazakhstan has begun the first modern nuclear power plant project in Ulken, Almaty region, with Russia's Rosatom. This will boost economic growth and infrastructure.

Euronews · Aug 20, 2025

NASA plans to build a nuclear reactor on the moon — a space lawyer explains why, and what the law has to say

Recently, acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy reportedly suggested a U.S. reactor would be operational on the moon by 2030.

Space · Aug 14, 2025

A 'massive and unpredictable presence of jellyfish' has partially shut down one of Europe's biggest nuclear power plants with four out of six of its reactors taken offline

It's definitely had a major wobble. Sorry, not sorry.

PC Gamer · Aug 14, 2025

BWX Technologies Rides US Push For Military And Space Nuclear Power To New Highs

BWX Technologies (NYSE:BWXT) is riding a wave of surging demand for naval nuclear power systems and next-generation reactors, with a record $6 billion backlog and strengthened long-term growth prospects in defense, commercial energy, and space markets.

Benzinga · Aug 13, 2025

Nuclear Startup Oklo Soars As AI Boom Sparks Need For New Power Sources

Oklo Inc. (NYSE:OKLO) shares jumped Tuesday after the nuclear startup advanced a key regulatory milestone for its Aurora Powerhouse reactor. Analysts cited accelerating approval timelines, rising U.S. electricity demand from AI and data centers, and strong bipartisan policy support for next-generation nuclear power as reasons for the rally.

Benzinga · Aug 12, 2025