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URANIUM EXTRACTION FROM SEAWATER
China has developed a new material that pulls uranium from seawater at eight times a US benchmark — what it could mean for nuclear power- In 2022, the Tonga eruption sent a powerful sound through the ocean — the strange signal before a deadly disaster hit may change how scientists warn about tsunamis
- Mary Kathleen’s uranium town still had 212 homes when its mine closed in 1982; the company settlement was dismantled and auctioned off in 1983
- US and allies push IAEA board to report Iran to UN Security Council, diplomats sayWestern nations are seeking a UN resolution to report Iran's nuclear activities to the Security Council. This move follows Iran's non-compl...04 Sep, 2026, 09.27 PM IST
- In 2015, a seawater desalination plant was built at cost of $1 billion. Now, it provides 50 million gallons of drought-proof drinking water daily, but does it harm marine life or raise cost of living?In 2015, a seawater desalination plant was built at cost of $1 billion. It now supplies 50 million gallons of drought-proof drinking water ...04 Sep, 2026, 01.51 AM IST
- In 2014, Royal Society of Chemistry scientists extracted D-limonene from waste orange peels at 96% purity, turning citrus processing waste into bio-based asphalt modifiersCitrus waste, previously considered rubbish, is now transformed into a valuable resource. D-limonene, derived from orange peels, is emergin...03 Sep, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
- 12-year-old Connecticut student, Raji Doshi designed a system combining algae with natural calcium that blocks ocean acidification and protects marine ecosystemsA 12-year-old student from Connecticut has been named a finalist in the 2026 3M Young Scientist Challenge for a project combining algae wit...02 Sep, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
- SC allows Oil India fresh plea against rejection of ERD project under Assam parkThe Supreme Court allowed Oil India to withdraw its application and file a new plea. This plea seeks to overturn the government's rejection...02 Sep, 2026, 12.35 PM IST
- In 1960, Marlon Brando discovered Tetiaroa while filming 'Mutiny on the Bounty'. 66 years later, his 35-villa refuge now combines luxury with conservation and clean energyMore than 66 years after Marlon Brando first discovered Tetiaroa, the island's most enduring legacy may be the idea that paradise is someth...01 Sep, 2026, 09.41 PM IST
- Science says sand isn’t always made from rocks: Some beaches are built from the remains of living thingsThe next time you stroll along a white tropical beach, remember that the sand beneath your feet may have a far more complex origin than ero...01 Sep, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
- Science says sharks can hunt in total darkness using electricity: The biology behind their sixth senseA shark does not always need to see a fish to detect that a living creature is nearby. In murky water, beneath the sand or during the final...01 Sep, 2026, 02.51 PM IST
- India, Uzbekistan step up strategic ties, seal long-term Uranium dealIndia and Uzbekistan will expand strategic cooperation in digital technology and AI. They will also enhance collaboration in outer space ex...31 Aug, 2026, 08.02 PM IST
- In a 2011 Oak Ridge case study, ethanol-fed microbes cut uranium in groundwater from 40-60 mg/L to below the US drinking-water limitBy utilizing ethanol injections, researchers effectively stimulated indigenous bacteria to aid in the cleanup of uranium contamination. Thi...30 Aug, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
- Mutinous soldiers attack airport, presidency in Niger capital, sources sayGunfire and explosions erupted across Niger's capital on Saturday morning. Mutinous soldiers reportedly attacked the airport and areas near...29 Aug, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
- In 2022, MIT researchers built a portable desalination unit that removed particles and salts at once, producing about 0.3 liters per hourMIT scientists created a portable device that turns seawater into safe drinking water. This compact system uses advanced processes to remov...27 Aug, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
- Meghalaya Assembly passes resolution against uranium mining, processingMeghalaya's Assembly adopted a resolution opposing uranium mining and processing facilities. Chief Minister Conrad Sangma tabled the resolu...26 Aug, 2026, 08.56 PM IST
- Marie Curie and her husband Pierre spent nearly four years boiling and processing tonnes of uraninite in a leaky Paris shed without proper ventilation to isolate a tiny amount of radium, and more than a century later, her notebooks from those experiments remain radioactive and are kept in lead-lined boxesMarie Curie's personal items remain radioactive more than a century after her groundbreaking research. Her notebooks and possessions are st...24 Aug, 2026, 06.48 PM IST
- In a 2026 study, scientists found enough lithium and magnesium in just 0.1% of the ocean to last 50,000 years. Now, an Olympic pool of seawater exposes the huge gap between abundance and accessibilityScientists are exploring the ocean as a potential source of critical minerals needed for batteries, electronics, vehicles, and clean-energy...21 Aug, 2026, 11.31 PM IST
- In 130 days, deep beneath the Ore Mountains bacteria turned uranium-contaminated mine water into a chemical trap, removing 95% of the dissolved metal and forming a rare compound that can remain stable for decadesDeep underground, bacteria may offer a new answer to uranium contamination. In a 130-day laboratory experiment, microbes fed with glycerol ...17 Aug, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
- UCIL eyes bigger uranium output to fuel India’s 100 GW nuclear pushUCIL aims to lead nuclear fuel supply for India's energy program. The company is enhancing mining and processing capacities for this goal. ...15 Aug, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
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