CONTENTS | Safety & security Volume 71 | No. 859


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28 | Waste management


cover story


Manage systemic risk Novel risks could have a significant impact on the nuclear industry. What actions might be taken?


43 | Waste management


special report


Some like it hot Understanding decay heat is key to managing economics and safety in spent fuel management.


32 A path forward Is a reactor owner-led new entity the solution to the US nuclear waste problem?


Fuel & fuel cycle


36 Finding invisible uranium New approaches to historical data could bring invisible uranium into the light.


Policy & finance


41 Advanced Nuclear Framework An advanced nuclear framework for the UK aims to enable private nuclear investment.


Commentary


47 Coordinating nuclear infrastructure Nuclear new-build projects must seamlessly integrate with the wider energy network.


Events


49 What’s on? A list of exhibitions, conferences, webinars and digital events.


Cover image: Workers at the decommissioned Oyster Creek NPP had to respond to the Jones Road wildfire in 2025. Source: New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection


News


6 Lead News Slovakia has signed a nuclear deal with the US that includes development of a new NPP.


7-13 Roundup


Opinion 14 The land of ideas Can we use nuclear energy to drive progress and build goodwill between nations?


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18 Off-the-shelf tech and reduced costs Commercial ‘off-the-shelf’ technologies are now accelerating decommissioning while cutting cost.


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20 AI, uncertainty and fusion The probabilistic machine-learning models helping to direct research efforts in fusion.


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24 Perspectives on decommissioning The Van Noordennens talk to NEi about nuclear decommissioning strategies.


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Contacts 50 Contact us!


Classified 51 Classified listings


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