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The Tyrrhenian Link project has reached a key milestone, with two 500kV high-voltage direct current subsea cables laid at a record-breaking depth of 2,150 metres.

Several major offshore wind developers have initiated legal proceedings after the Trump administration halted work on five offshore wind projects representing nearly six gigawatts of generating capacity.

Desperately needed new housing is being delayed across London due to energy-hungry data centres, the London Assembly has said.

A crucial operation to remove a small amount of radioactive debris from Japan’s Fukushima nuclear plant is underway by plant operator Tokyo Electric Power Company (Tepco).

Scientists are preparing to take samples of water near the Fukushima Nuclear Power Station following a major release of treated radioactive water in August.

Japan will start releasing over a million metric tonnes of treated radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant on Thursday 24 August 2023, despite opposition from Chinese authorities and environmentalists.

Japanese regulators have begun the final inspection before treated radioactive wastewater is released from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean.

Hyundai Motor Group is planning to integrate humanoid robots into its manufacturing plants in a bid to improve efficiency and reduce the number of ‘hazardous’ tasks undertaken by human operators.

Japan’s HTV-X cargo spacecraft has successfully blasted off on its first-ever mission to the International Space Station.

UK AI start-up Wayve and Nissan have begun testing self-driving tech on production vehicles ahead of a planned 2027 launch.

Japan Engine Corporation has launched the world’s first fully functional, full-scale commercial ammonia-fuelled ship engine.

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The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority has safely converted a can of plutonium residue into a stable waste form for the first time.

The Nuclear Regulatory Taskforce has published its final report calling for a “radical reset” of regulations that have helped ma

The upcoming Sizewell C nuclear power plant is being partly constructed by concrete originally used in Sizewell A in an effort to lower the project’s carbon emissions.

Frederick Lamb has never forgotten that evening in July 1961 when John F Kennedy, only a few months into his presidential term, instructed Americans in a television address to build bomb shelters in their gardens to prepare for a possible escalation of the Cold War.

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority has safely converted a can of plutonium residue into a stable waste form for the first time.

A £70m contract has been awarded to Costain to carry out the demolition and height reduction of reactor buildings at Trawsfynydd nuclear power station.

Plans to store Britain’s nuclear waste deep underground have been labelled as ‘unachievable’ by the Treasury.

US aerospace manufacturer Natilus has unveiled a double-decker version of its Horizon blended-wing aircraft.

Capturing and reusing the heat generated by industry could boost the UK’s competitiveness, according to the Royal Society.

Britain’s largest renewables auction will deliver record numbers of new solar and onshore wind projects, according to the energy secretary

Lockheed Martin has unveiled an autonomous undersea drone that can hitch a ride on the surface of larger vessels to maximise efficiency.

Capturing and reusing the heat generated by industry could boost the UK’s competitiveness, according to the Royal Society.

The government has announced plans to collaborate with tech firms, including Microsoft, and other partners to develop tools to combat the unprecedented growth of deepfakes.

Chinese regulators have introduced safety rules banning electronically-operated concealed door handles, forcing car makers to adopt mechanical releases on vehicles sold in the country.

A wood-based material that can store and release heat could help keep building temperatures comfortable without using electricit