Google to purchase nuclear power for data centres
Google on Monday announced plans to purchase nuclear power to operate data centres in the age of power-hungry artificial intelligence (AI).
Tue Oct 15 2024
[COLUMNIST] Nuclear power as an option in Malaysia’s energy mix
The world continues to shift from fossil fuels to sustainable energy sources, with solar power leading the charge.
Tue Aug 27 2024
[COLUMNIST] Can nuclear power help in combating climate change?
There is an abundance of evidence showing that the risks of nuclear power are minimal, even comparable to popular renewable energy sources.
Mon Aug 19 2024
Radioactive water leaks reported at Japan’s crippled Fukushima power plant
The leak was first identified when a decrease in the water level of the surge tank was detected, according to TEPCO.
Wed Aug 14 2024
Russia says it is considering putting a nuclear power plant on the moon with China
According to Yuri Borisov, Russia and China had been jointly working on a lunar programme.
Wed Mar 06 2024
World's biggest nuclear plant in Japan to resume path towards restart
Tepco has been eager to bring the world's largest atomic power plant back online to slash operating costs, but a resumption still needs local consent in Niigata prefecture.
Wed Dec 27 2023
Three additional releases of Fukushima wastewater planned by next March
Japan is set to release additional contaminated water from its crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant three more times by next March.
Thu Sep 14 2023
Japan to release Fukushima water into ocean starting Aug 24
Japan will release more than 1 million metric tonnes of treated radioactive water from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant.
Tue Aug 22 2023
Japan to start Fukushima water release as early as late Aug - Media
Japan and the International Atomic Energy Agency say it is safe but nearby countries fear it may contaminate food.
Mon Aug 07 2023
Kremlin says AUKUS submarine deal raises proliferation questions
To date no party to the nuclear Treaty other than the five countries the treaty recognises as weapons states has nuclear-powered submarines.
Tue Mar 14 2023
Eyeing China, Biden and allies unveil nuclear-powered submarine plan for Australia
First phase to see Australia buying US subs in early 2030s.
Tue Mar 14 2023
US to test nuclear-powered spacecraft by 2027
NASA officials view nuclear thermal propulsion as crucial for sending humans beyond the moon and deeper into space.
Mon Jan 30 2023
Japan turns back to nuclear power to tackle energy crisis
The move comes more than a decade after the 2011 Fukushima disaster prompted it to idle most of its reactors.
Fri Dec 16 2022
Ukrainians suffer in cold, darkness as president implores UN to punish Russia
Russia unleashed a missile barrage across Ukraine, killing 10 people, forcing shutdowns of nuclear power plants and electricity supply.
Thu Nov 24 2022
Moscow wants to connect Ukrainian nuclear plant to Russian grid - Energoatom
The facility in southern Ukraine, Europe's largest, has 15 days' worth of fuel to run the generators, Energoatom said.
Thu Nov 03 2022
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show
The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth
A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation
The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence
Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman
The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots
A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled
The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children
Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws
Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade
At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.
Fri Nov 22 2024