Explore

Trendline Trendline
Oklo Develops Compact Nuclear Reactors and Fuel Recycling Services Amidst High Valuation and Regulatory Hurdles

Oklo Develops Compact Nuclear Reactors and Fuel Recycling Services Amidst High Valuation and Regulatory Hurdles

Oklo Develops Compact Nuclear Reactors and Fuel Recycling Services Amidst High Valuation and Regulatory Hurdles
Rapid Read Rapid Read
Idaho Leaders Support Proposed Revision to Endangered Species Act's '4(d) Rule' for Grizzly Bear Management

Idaho Leaders Support Proposed Revision to Endangered Species Act's '4(d) Rule' for Grizzly Bear Management

Idaho officials, including Governor Brad Little and U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Mike Crapo, are backing a proposed revision to the Endangered Species Act's '4(d) rule' by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This proposal aims to shift management responsibility for grizzly bear recovery to state levels, granting Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming greater control. Currently, the '4(d) rule' makes harming or killing grizzlies illegal unless specifically permitted by federal authorities. The proposed change would allow the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to create specific rules for species designated as 'threatened,' potentially expanding the circumstances under which grizzly bears could be killed. Attorney General Raúl Labrador has also submitted formal comments supporting the change, arguing that Idaho has successfully grown its grizzly bear population and that the federal government should acknowledge this success. Conservation groups, however, are criticizing the proposal, expressing concerns that it could jeopar...
Rapid Read Rapid Read
Harriet Hageman Secures Republican Nomination for U.S. Senate in Wyoming

Harriet Hageman Secures Republican Nomination for U.S. Senate in Wyoming

Harriet Hageman, currently Wyoming's sole U.S. House representative, has won the Republican nomination for a U.S. Senate seat. This victory sets the stage for a general election contest against Democrat James Byrd. Hageman, who received an endorsement from President Trump, successfully defeated four other Republican challengers in the primary election. She is now vying to replace the retiring Senator Cynthia Lummis. Hageman's campaign has focused on key conservative principles, including advocating for low taxes, protecting property rights, promoting domestic energy production, and implementing strict immigration laws. Her win in the primary highlights the continued influence of President Trump's endorsements within the Republican party, particularly in states like Wyoming.
Rapid Read Rapid Read
Wyoming Prairie Rattlesnakes Observed Aggregating for Skin Shedding, a Newly Documented Behavior

Wyoming Prairie Rattlesnakes Observed Aggregating for Skin Shedding, a Newly Documented Behavior

A new study published in the journal Ecology and Evolution has documented prairie rattlesnakes in Wyoming aggregating to shed their skin, a behavior previously unrecorded for this species. Emily Martin, a PhD candidate at the University of Idaho and lead author of the study, first observed this phenomenon in 2024 while tracking translocated prairie rattlesnakes in Sinks Canyon State Park. She noted instances where multiple rattlesnakes were found in piles, with one or two actively shedding. The study, co-authored with Courtney Conway of the U.S. Geological Survey’s Idaho Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, analyzed 24 such aggregations, finding that most involved two rattlesnakes, though some included three or four. Shedding snakes were more frequently found in these groups than alone. This discovery provides new insights into the social behaviors of prairie rattlesnakes, a venomous pit viper native to the western United States.
USA Today USA Today
DOJ to conduct election monitoring in Miami-Dade County

DOJ to conduct election monitoring in Miami-Dade County

The Justice Department will conduct "election monitoring" in South Florida today, U.S. Office of Public Affairs said.
Trendline Trendline
TerraPower Forms Korean Natrium Alliance with Hyundai E and SK Innovation for Global SMR Deployment

TerraPower Forms Korean Natrium Alliance with Hyundai E and SK Innovation for Global SMR Deployment

TerraPower Forms Korean Natrium Alliance with Hyundai E and SK Innovation for Global SMR Deployment
Rapid Read Rapid Read
Newcleo Proposes U.S. Plutonium Fuel Factory to NRC, Reviving Past Efforts

Newcleo Proposes U.S. Plutonium Fuel Factory to NRC, Reviving Past Efforts

Newcleo, a French nuclear technology firm, has submitted a Regulatory Engagement Plan to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for licensing a facility in the United States to manufacture mixed-oxide (MOX) fuel from recycled or surplus plutonium. This move follows Newcleo's ongoing work in Italy, where it operates a 155-ton molten lead reactor demonstrator, PRECURSOR, using electric heaters instead of uranium to test the technology. The company aims to establish a supply chain for advanced reactors that require MOX fuel. This proposal comes despite a previous U.S. attempt to build a plutonium fuel plant at the Savannah River Site, which was abandoned after costing billions of dollars and remaining half-built. Newcleo's CEO, Stefano Buono, stated that this submission is a concrete step to advance their MOX fuel facility in the U.S., building on the expertise of over 100 engineers. The company has not yet announced the proposed location for the American plant.
Trendline Trendline
ASP Isotopes Subsidiary Quantum Leap Energy Evaluates Uranium Conversion Opportunities in Namibia

ASP Isotopes Subsidiary Quantum Leap Energy Evaluates Uranium Conversion Opportunities in Namibia

ASP Isotopes Subsidiary Quantum Leap Energy Evaluates Uranium Conversion Opportunities in Namibia
Rapid Read Rapid Read
Wyoming Representative Harriet Hageman Criticizes California's Role in Colorado River Water Crisis

Wyoming Representative Harriet Hageman Criticizes California's Role in Colorado River Water Crisis

Wyoming Republican Representative Harriet Hageman has publicly criticized California, asserting that the state's mismanagement of water resources has exacerbated the ongoing Colorado River water crisis. According to Hageman, California has prioritized spending on projects like high-speed rail over essential water infrastructure upgrades, contributing to the record-low levels observed in Lake Powell and Lake Mead. Hageman, who previously worked as a water and natural resources attorney, highlighted that California's water infrastructure largely dates back to the 1960s, despite a significant population increase since then. She argues that California should be held accountable for its failure to adequately address its water needs, suggesting that the state should aggressively pursue desalination of Pacific Ocean water as a solution. Hageman also noted that Wyoming has never utilized its full allocation of the Upper Basin's water, and therefore, its supply should not be depleted to compensate for other states'...
Trendline Trendline
American Rare Earths Partners with Novex to Establish U.S. Mine-to-Magnet Supply Chain

American Rare Earths Partners with Novex to Establish U.S. Mine-to-Magnet Supply Chain

American Rare Earths Partners with Novex to Establish U.S. Mine-to-Magnet Supply Chain
Trendline Trendline
Blue Energy and GE Vernova Advance Gas-Plus-Nuclear Power Plant Project in Texas

Blue Energy and GE Vernova Advance Gas-Plus-Nuclear Power Plant Project in Texas

Blue Energy and GE Vernova Advance Gas-Plus-Nuclear Power Plant Project in Texas
Rapid Read Rapid Read
NBC News Analyst Steve Kornacki to Host Live Q on Primary Elections

NBC News Analyst Steve Kornacki to Host Live Q on Primary Elections

NBC News’ chief data analyst, Steve Kornacki, is scheduled to host a live Q&A session for subscribers to discuss the upcoming primary elections. This event will take place at 3 p.m. ET, a few hours before polls close for the primaries in Florida, Alaska, Wyoming, and a special election in California. Kornacki will address questions ranging from the specifics of this week's primaries to broader topics such as redistricting and the November midterms. Following the Q&A, he will transition to breaking down election results at the 'big board' as they become available. This initiative provides an opportunity for the public to engage directly with a prominent political analyst ahead of significant electoral events.