A new study published in The Journal of Nuclear Medicine has found that dual-energy SPECT may enable faster monitoring of PSMA therapy, reducing imaging time from 18 minutes to 9 minutes. Another study showed a prognostic model using PSMA PET can predict outcomes after therapy, including overall survival and PSA progression-free survival.
SourceSociety of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging·JournalJournal of Nuclear Medicine·DateJul 24, 2026
Researchers measured high-energy gamma-ray emissions from unstable curium nuclei produced in fission, providing insights into pygmy resonances and the fission process. The study's results enable reliable comparisons of gamma-ray emissions across isotopes, aiding nuclear theorists in improving models describing fission dynamics.
SourceThe Henryk Niewodniczanski Institute of Nuclear Physics Polish Academy of Sciences·JournalPhysics Letters B·DateJul 16, 2026
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Recent studies published in The Journal of Nuclear Medicine have shown that combining multiparametric MRI with PET improves the detection of clinically significant prostate cancer. Additionally, PSMA PET/CT-guided biopsies have been found to detect more significant cancers than standard biopsies.
SourceSociety of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging·JournalJournal of Nuclear Medicine·DateJul 10, 2026
A new paper by MIT Professor Areg Danagoulian describes his idea for a satellite-based sensor system that can detect neutrons generated by high-energy protons colliding with radioactive material. The system could detect nuclear weapons with 99% accuracy, even in low-Earth orbit.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalNature·DateJul 8, 2026
Roschli's research applies large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM) to nuclear energy construction, reducing production times from weeks to days. He was recognized by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) for his contributions to additive manufacturing innovations.
Researchers found that crushed concrete reacts with strontium-90 to form stable calcite mineral structures, removing up to 98% of the contaminant from solution. Phosphate treatments also significantly enhance strontium retention, particularly in air-limited environments.
SourceUniversity of Manchester·JournalACS ES&T Water·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 25, 2026
Mary Beth Farrell has been honored with the 2026 SNMMI-TS Lifetime Achievement Award for her decades-long dedication to elevating the nuclear medicine profession. Her leadership in accreditation, research, and education has shaped national standards and driven quality improvement initiatives that continue to impact patient care.
SourceSociety of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging·DateJun 24, 2026
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The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) has announced the recipients of five Drs. Jane & Abass Alavi Mars Shot Research Awards, supporting studies on inflammatory bowel disease, artery inflammation, and other conditions.
SourceSociety of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging·DateJun 11, 2026
The Journal of Nuclear Medicine has published several groundbreaking studies on targeted radiotherapy approaches for various types of cancer. Researchers have successfully identified tumors using fibroblast activation protein (FAP)-targeting compounds and explored the potential of PET/MRI scans in detecting endometriosis and recurrent ...
SourceSociety of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging·JournalJournal of Nuclear Medicine·DateJun 5, 2026
Heather Jacene, MD, has been named president of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI), with a focus on strengthening the organization and advancing nuclear medicine. She plans to create new opportunities for members to participate actively in SNMMI and conduct multidisciplinary collaborations.
SourceSociety of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging·DateJun 2, 2026
The University of Liverpool has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Mirion Technologies to expand collaboration in nuclear science, radiation protection and related strategic technologies. The partnership aims to strengthen education in radiation detection and measurement, as well as jointly pursue funding opportunities for large...
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Gary Ulaner, a renowned nuclear medicine expert, has been elected president-elect of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI). He aims to advance SNMMI's Mars Shot initiative, expand educational activities for professionals, and increase funding for training new radiochemistry and physics specialists.
SourceSociety of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging·DateJun 2, 2026
Dr. Martin G. Pomper has been awarded the 2026 Benedict Cassen Prize for his outstanding contributions to nuclear medicine, particularly in the development of PSMA-targeted agents. His work has led to significant advances in cancer diagnosis and treatment, including the creation of commercial PSMA-targeted PET agents.
SourceSociety of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging·DateJun 1, 2026
Vasken Dilsizian, MD, has received the Minoshima-Pappas Transformational Leadership Award for his vision and leadership in advancing nuclear medicine and molecular imaging. He has made significant contributions to the field of cardiovascular diseases through his innovative scientific work.
SourceSociety of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging·DateMay 30, 2026
The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging recognized six new Fellows for their exceptional contributions to the field. The SNMMI Fellowship honors members who have demonstrated excellence in scientific discovery, educational efforts, or clinical practice.
SourceSociety of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging·DateMay 30, 2026
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Researchers have made significant breakthroughs in nuclear medicine, with studies revealing uneven radiation doses in tiny kidney structures, improving survival rates for prostate cancer patients through targeted radiation therapy, and developing a new PET imaging approach to detect abdominal cancer spread. These advancements aim to im...
SourceSociety of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging·JournalJournal of Nuclear Medicine·DateMay 22, 2026
Recent research published in The Journal of Nuclear Medicine has made significant advancements in brain imaging and cancer treatment. A new wearable brain imaging system, SmartBrain, enables real-time imaging beyond the lab, capturing high-resolution images of brain activity without requiring patients to remain still.
SourceSociety of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging·JournalJournal of Nuclear Medicine·DateMay 4, 2026
The US Department of Energy has selected four companies to participate in its Nuclear Energy Launch Pad initiative, which aims to support the development and deployment of advanced nuclear technologies. The selected companies will receive technical, regulatory, and deployment support from the National Reactor Innovation Center.
A team from Oak Ridge National Laboratory used large-format additive manufacturing to create high-precision molds for advanced nuclear reactors, lowering costs and speeding deployment of new plants. The project demonstrates the potential of digital manufacturing to cut weeks off the schedule while meeting strict nuclear standards.
The underground laboratory in Nevada has extensive faulting, with signs of rock displacement and slickensides observed throughout the facility. The faults' age is unknown, and their potential impact on seismic safety designs is unclear.
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The US Department of Energy's National Reactor Innovation Center (NRIC) has launched the world's first microreactor test bed, DOME, to accelerate development and testing of privately developed advanced nuclear reactors. The test bed will enable rapid demonstration of reactor concepts and gather performance data to support design verifi...
KIT presents groundbreaking technologies for future energy supply, transportation and communication. The institution demonstrates visioner modes of travel, new options in robotics, decisive steps towards the first nuclear fusion reactor.
SourceKarlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT)·DateApr 9, 2026
The European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM) has joined the EMUC26 congress to promote nuclear medicine expertise in urological cancers. The event will bring together healthcare professionals from various disciplines to discuss current practices and emerging innovations.
SourceEuropean Association of Nuclear Medicine·DateApr 8, 2026
Researchers have successfully initialized and detected nuclear spin states in a europium-based molecular crystal using laser light, achieving nuclear spin quantum coherence with a lifetime of up to two milliseconds. This breakthrough paves the way for scalable quantum computers and atomically precise qubit registers.
SourceKarlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT)·JournalNature Materials·DateApr 8, 2026
Researchers have developed new PET tracers that can track synaptic density in epilepsy and monitor tau buildup in Alzheimer's disease. A novel PET tracer also maps cellular energy use across the body, enabling faster imaging approaches for studying mitochondrial function.
SourceSociety of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging·JournalJournal of Nuclear Medicine·DateApr 3, 2026
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A University of Manchester Professor has been appointed as an Expert Reviewer for the NDA 2026 Review, led by Dr Tim Stone CBE. The review assesses the NDA's strategic planning, project delivery, and financial management to ensure value for money and highest safety standards.
Recent studies published in The Journal of Nuclear Medicine have made significant advancements in the field. Researchers have developed a new tracer to detect active collagen turnover following myocardial infarction and evaluated folate-based radioconjugates for ovarian cancer imaging. Additionally, targeted radiotherapy shows promise ...
SourceSociety of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging·JournalJournal of Nuclear Medicine·DateMar 27, 2026
Researchers developed a 2.4 GHz wireless receiver chip that can withstand up to 500 kGy of radiation, enabling wireless control of robots in ultra-high-radiation environments. The chip's design reduces charge trapping and increases stability under high radiation exposure.
SourceInstitute of Science Tokyo·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 23, 2026
A deep neural network model has achieved global precision in predicting nuclear charge density distributions, surpassing traditional methods by over 50% accuracy. The model's innovative approach combines physical mechanisms with artificial intelligence to provide a unified description of charge density and charge radius.
SourceNuclear Science and Techniques·JournalNuclear Science and Techniques·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMar 20, 2026
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Swansea University is part of a major £65.6 million UKRI investment to train the next generation of nuclear engineers and scientists. The DRIVERS programme will equip future nuclear professionals with advanced technical, interdisciplinary, and digital skills.
Researchers observe rare nuclear isomer in ytterbium-150, measuring its half-life and establishing its decay scheme. The study reveals an isomeric relay mechanism, shifting the configuration of nuclei within the 10+ isomeric chain, extending its persistence into the proton drip line region.
SourceChinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 11, 2026
The GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung GmbH has discovered a total of 192 nuclear isomers, more than any other research facility worldwide. Dr. Ivan Kojouharov is responsible for 143 of these discoveries, making him the top co-discoverer globally.
SourceGSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung GmbH·JournalAtomic Data and Nuclear Data Tables·DateFeb 26, 2026
Immune cells have been found to selectively extract nuclear DNA from dying cells, a regulated cellular function that challenges traditional views of the nucleus. This discovery, known as nucleocytosis, may hold implications for understanding autoimmune diseases, infections, and cancer, as well as informing drug development strategies.
SourceThe Institute of Medical Science, The University of Tokyo·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 25, 2026
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Researchers have made significant advancements in nuclear medicine by developing a new reporting framework for PET/CT scans, using targeted radiation therapy to treat sarcoma, and investigating how genetic mutations affect prostate cancer treatment outcomes. These studies aim to improve diagnosis and treatment for various cancers.
SourceSociety of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging·JournalJournal of Nuclear Medicine·DateFeb 20, 2026
The National Reactor Innovation Center's new Molten Salt Thermophysical Examination Capability will enable researchers to gather reliable data for designing and testing molten salt reactors. The capability is a key step toward advancing next-generation nuclear reactor technologies, addressing national energy objectives.
The partnership aims to accelerate advanced nuclear reactor deployment and reduce costs through AI-driven design, licensing, and operation. By leveraging AI, Prometheus Grand Challenge seeks to deliver nuclear energy at a faster schedule, with at least 2x acceleration and greater than 50% operational cost reductions.
Experiments with tin isotopes rich in neutrons provide key physics insights into nuclear stability and element formation. The results help theoretical physicists improve models and establish the doubly-magic nature of tin-132.
SourceDOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 18, 2026
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GQ GMC-500Plus Geiger Counter logs beta, gamma, and X-ray levels for environmental monitoring, training labs, and safety demonstrations.
Research reveals that nuclear speckles are essential for processing and exporting viral messenger RNAs from the nucleus, highlighting their critical role in viral infections. The study suggests that understanding how viruses interact with host cells can lead to new ways to treat and prevent viral diseases.
SourceUniversity of Jyväskylä - Jyväskylän yliopisto·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 16, 2026
Researchers created a distributed nuclear-spin-based quantum sensor network to experimentally exceed astrophysical constraints on dark matter associated with axion topological defects. The study set the most stringent constraints on axion-nucleon coupling across an axion mass range, opening up new possibilities for probing unexplored p...
SourceChinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters·JournalNature·DateFeb 11, 2026
The University of Tennessee and UCOR have strengthened their partnership to provide training and educational opportunities for students and workforce development in nuclear and criticality safety. The MOU renewal will include projects, research, and curriculum focused on these areas.
Ken Herrmann will lead the journal for five years, focusing on global engagement and impact. He succeeds Johannes Czernin, who guided JNM through significant growth and expansion.
SourceSociety of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging·DateFeb 11, 2026
A novel technical approach employs high-energy electrons to directly irradiate a flowing molten salt target containing natural uranium, generating 99Mo primarily through the photofission reaction of 238U. This method mitigates nuclear proliferation risks and offers substantial advantages in terms of material security.
SourceNuclear Science and Techniques·JournalNuclear Science and Techniques·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateFeb 10, 2026
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The substance-energy network is a strategic concept for China's energy system transformation, integrating power grids and pipeline networks for flexible and resilient energy systems. It provides solutions for large-scale renewable energy consumption and high-reliability energy security.
SourceKeAi Communications Co., Ltd.·JournalJournal of Pipeline Science and Engineering·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateFeb 10, 2026
A team of physicists identified the dominant mechanism responsible for energy release in molybdenum-93m using high-precision experiments. Inelastic nuclear scattering is confirmed to be the primary driver of isomer depletion under experimental conditions, contradicting previous hypotheses about nuclear excitation by electron capture.
SourceChinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 8, 2026
Research investigates the influence of strong laser fields on nuclear decay lifetimes, altering nuclear structure and properties. This study provides valuable insights into laser-nucleus interactions and holds promise for applications in the nuclear energy sector.
SourceNuclear Science and Techniques·JournalNuclear Science and Techniques·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateFeb 2, 2026
Researchers used advanced microscopy and computational modeling to discover why herpesvirus infection changes nuclear structures and biomechanical forces. The study found that DNA viruses infect cells and take over the host cell nucleus, leading to dramatic structural modifications and a softening of the nucleus.
SourceUniversity of Jyväskylä - Jyväskylän yliopisto·JournalPLOS Pathogens·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 2, 2026
A systematic nuclear data evaluation of the five-nucleon 5^He system was performed using the Generalized Reduced R-matrix framework. The study provides reliable cross-sections with improved uncertainties, covering energy ranges up to 46 MeV for neutron-induced reactions and 30 MeV for deuteron-induced reactions.
SourceNuclear Science and Techniques·JournalNuclear Science and Techniques·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJan 31, 2026
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Overactive valosin-containing protein (VCP) disrupts the nuclear pore complex, leading to abnormal TDP-43 trafficking and neuronal damage in neurodegenerative diseases. Inhibiting VCP activity may offer new therapeutic strategies for treating these conditions.
SourceBaylor College of Medicine·JournalNeuron·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 27, 2026
Theoretical study reveals that low-frequency lasers significantly enhance fusion efficiency, increasing tunneling probabilities and bridging the gap between low-temperature and high-temperature conditions. The study provides a unified framework for analyzing laser-assisted fusion across different laser frequencies and intensities.
SourceNuclear Science and Techniques·JournalNuclear Science and Techniques·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJan 20, 2026
Recent studies published in The Journal of Nuclear Medicine explore the use of interim PET scans to predict treatment response and survival in patients with large B-cell lymphoma. Additionally, a phase 2 trial evaluates the safety and effectiveness of a radiopharmaceutical targeting prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) in advanced...
SourceSociety of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging·JournalJournal of Nuclear Medicine·DateJan 16, 2026
A study published in Engineering suggests that coal-to-nuclear (C2N) conversion can unlock additional nuclear growth in China, expanding its share to 22% by 2060 while maintaining grid stability. The technology also proves cost-effective, delivering cumulative savings of 0.44-1.39 trillion CNY for the power system.
SourceHigher Education Press·JournalEngineering·DateJan 15, 2026
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Researchers developed a Bayesian neural network framework to predict thorium-232 fission yields, addressing sparse data gaps and incorporating physical constraints. The approach demonstrates strong agreement with experimental measurements and offers a systematic method for nuclear data evaluation with quantified uncertainties.
SourceNuclear Science and Techniques·JournalNuclear Science and Techniques·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJan 10, 2026
The US nuclear power renaissance faces a blind spot in uranium fuel supplies, which are tight, vulnerable to geopolitics, and expensive. New fuel forms for advanced reactors offer promise, but scaling them affordably could squeeze conventional fuel markets.
SourceStanford University·TypeMeta-analysis·DateJan 8, 2026
The Tennessee Valley Authority has invested $3 million to establish a nuclear engineering chair at the University of Tennessee, advancing academic excellence and workforce development. The partnership aims to drive innovation and strengthen East Tennessee's role in nuclear energy.
SourceUniversity of Tennessee at Knoxville·DateJan 8, 2026
Researchers will investigate fundamental properties of unstable atomic nuclei, focusing on neutron-rich and neutron-deficient isotopes. The project aims to improve theoretical models in nuclear structure and understand the origin of chemical elements in nuclear astrophysics.
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The University of Tennessee at Knoxville has received a $251,650 DOE award to establish an in-situ scanning electron microscopy platform for irradiated materials. The high-resolution microscope will enhance the university's research capabilities in extreme environments.
SourceUniversity of Tennessee at Knoxville·DateJan 6, 2026
HALIMA, a hybrid array for lifetime measurement of neutron-rich nuclei at IMP, enables precise sub-nanosecond measurements using the four-fold FF/β-Ge-LaBr <sub>3 </sub>(Ce)-LaBr <sub>3 </sub>(Ce) coincidence technique. The system reduces Compton continuums and enhances selectivity via fission fragments implantation.
SourceNuclear Science and Techniques·JournalNuclear Science and Techniques·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 3, 2026
The Idaho National Laboratory has successfully delivered the first batch of tri-structural isotropic (TRISO) particle fuel to the Transient Reactor Test Facility, paving the way for Project Pele's demonstration microreactor. This fuel, known for its durability under high heat and radiation, is a key component in advanced nuclear reactors.
The Idaho National Laboratory has selected five companies to conduct end-user experiments on the Microreactor Application Research Validation and Evaluation (MARVEL) project. The selected teams will explore innovative applications of MARVEL, including powering data centers with nuclear energy and demonstrating desalination technologies.
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Researchers from RIKEN and their international collaborators used deep learning techniques to analyze unexamined nuclear emulsion data and identified a new double-Lambda hypernucleus. This is the world's first AI-assisted observation of such an exotic nucleus, providing new insight into neutron star cores.
SourceRIKEN·JournalNature Communications·TypeObservational study·DateDec 21, 2025