French company Newcleo, a European pioneer in advanced modular nuclear reactor technology, has officially initiated its safeguards-by-design engagement with Euratom, the regulatory body that oversees nuclear safeguards within the European Union. According to the company, the submission marks a significant step, along with nuclear safety and security progress with national … [Read more...] about Design filing brings French small modular reactor closer to deployment
Sustainability
Sea grass conservation to get boost from newly designed autonomous harvester
Conservation charity Project Seagrass and design company Tandem Ventures have joined forces to design, develop, build and test a new automated underwater harvester that will cut and collect seagrass seed pods. This process – traditionally carried out manually by divers – is essential for restoring seagrass meadows, which sustain marine life, capture carbon, cushion … [Read more...] about Sea grass conservation to get boost from newly designed autonomous harvester
Bio-hybrid robots turn food waste into functional machines
Scientists at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland have integrated discarded crustacean shells into robotic devices, leveraging the strength and flexibility of natural materials for robotic applications. Although many roboticists today turn to nature to inspire their designs, even bioinspired robots are usually fabricated from non-biological … [Read more...] about Bio-hybrid robots turn food waste into functional machines
Better lifespan predictions for clean energy equipment
A new international study has developed a method for predicting the lifetime of mechanical equipment used in clean-energy systems. The research, led by Tohoku University and East China University of Science and Technology, is aimed at enhancing long-term performance and reducing material waste through better design. Technology, no matter how advanced, always comes with a … [Read more...] about Better lifespan predictions for clean energy equipment
New alloy design could power solid-state batteries that charge faster and last longer
A team co-led by engineers at the University of California San Diego has developed a new design strategy for metal alloy negative electrodes that could significantly improve the performance and durability of next-generation solid-state batteries. The work could help advance the path toward practical, high-performance energy storage for electric vehicles. The team focused on … [Read more...] about New alloy design could power solid-state batteries that charge faster and last longer