A new supplement to The Journal of Nuclear Medicine highlights China's significant advances in research and development, including long-field PET scanners and innovative theranostic concepts. The supplement aims to inform international collaborations and multicenter studies, featuring top experts in molecular imaging and theranostics.
SourceSociety of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging·JournalJournal of Nuclear Medicine·DateMay 8, 2024
Four University of Michigan projects aim to improve the monitoring of nuclear reactors during operation, explore advanced reactor designs, develop ethical siting guidelines for nuclear facilities, and upgrade a facility for studying radiation damage. These initiatives may lead to safer and more efficient nuclear energy production.
Researchers study lithium-8 and boron-8 mirror nuclei to understand the weak nuclear force, achieving highest precision of their kind. The results confirm Standard Model predictions with increased confidence.
SourceDOE/US Department of Energy·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 19, 2024
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Researchers from the Institute of Nuclear Physics propose using AI to reconstruct particle tracks, which will be crucial for experiments finding new physics. The proposed method uses a deep neural network trained on simulated data and achieves accurate results comparable to classical algorithms.
SourceThe Henryk Niewodniczanski Institute of Nuclear Physics Polish Academy of Sciences·JournalComputer Science·DateMar 21, 2024
A Rice University team, led by Wei Li, has received a $15.5 million grant to develop an ultra-fast silicon timing detector for the CMS experiment at the LHC. This technology will enable breakthrough science in heavy ion collisions and provide insights into the strong nuclear force.
Researchers propose that policy interventions should focus on reducing energy demand to improve energy security, rather than just increasing supply. This approach is found to be more effective in making countries less susceptible to convergent energy crises.
SourceInternational Institute for Applied Systems Analysis·JournalScience·DateFeb 29, 2024
A team of researchers from IPK has identified several proteins associated with the nuclear matrix in Arabidopsis thaliana, including novel players FRS7 and FRS12. The study found that AHL22 collaborates with FRS7 and FRS12 to regulate hypocotyl elongation, a critical process for plant growth and survival.
SourceLeibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research·JournalNature Communications·DateFeb 23, 2024
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Researchers at the University of Tokyo have developed a method to accurately measure and predict neutron-induced transmutation, which can make nuclear waste more stable. This technique could lead to improved nuclear waste treatment facilities and new theories about the creation of heavier elements in the universe.
SourceUniversity of Tokyo·JournalPhysics Letters B·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 15, 2024
A team of Earth scientists and statisticians has developed a method that can identify underground nuclear explosions with 99% accuracy. This breakthrough, published in Geophysical Journal International, uses data from known US nuclear tests and seismic patterns to distinguish between nuclear and natural earthquakes.
SourceRoyal Astronomical Society·JournalGeophysical Journal International·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateFeb 8, 2024
Researchers at Australian National University developed a new method to accurately spot underground nuclear tests, including those conducted in secret. The approach achieved a 99% success rate in classifying known explosions, including those conducted by North Korea from 2006 to 2017.
SourceAustralian National University·JournalGeophysical Journal International·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateFeb 7, 2024
A new approach to nuclear facility decommissioning uses a symbiotic autonomous robot ecosystem, leveraging CPS coordinated through a digital twin interface. This innovation enhances safety, efficiency, and operational awareness in high-risk environments.
SourceZhejiang University·JournalIET Cyber-Systems and Robotics·DateJan 31, 2024
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Researchers discovered how HIV enters the cell's centre by mimicking host proteins, enabling it to produce genetic copies and infect other cells. The study provides insight into host-pathogen interactions beyond HIV biology.
SourceUniversity of New South Wales·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 24, 2024
A team from Tokyo Institute of Technology has developed a method to remotely monitor nuclear reactors using antineutrinos. The approach, published in the Journal of Nuclear Science and Technology, could help prevent the manufacturing of materials for nuclear weapons.
SourceTokyo Institute of Technology·JournalJournal of Nuclear Science and Technology·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 17, 2024
Researchers have analyzed mollusk shells from polar expeditions to gain insights into the ocean's natural chemistry before significant nuclear testing in the 1960s. The findings suggest that the tests disrupted the balance of carbon-14 in the atmosphere, making it challenging to date fossil samples using traditional methods.
SourceAarhus University·JournalGeochronology·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateDec 19, 2023
Researchers at Texas A&M's Institute for Quantum Science and Engineering are part of a $42 million program to advance laser-driven fusion energy. The RISE hub will focus on innovative target concepts, excimer gas lasers, and solid-state laser drivers to open up novel IFE regimes.
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The University of Texas at Arlington's Nuclear Research Experiences for Minority Students (NREMST) program provides paid traineeships in particle and nuclear physics to undergraduate students. The program, now receiving a $341,571 grant, has already hosted eight trainees who contributed to heavy ion beam production, detector developmen...
Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory and Texas A&M University have successfully powered a nuclear clock using X-ray beams. The development is a significant milestone in realizing the long-held potential of a scandium-45 nuclear clock.
SourceDOE/Argonne National Laboratory·JournalNature·DateNov 16, 2023
A team of researchers revisited a 1980s model predicting nuclear power expansion and found it had flawed assumptions that impact energy policy decisions. They suggest improving simulation testing methods like sensitivity auditing to increase transparency about model uncertainties.
SourceUniversity of Reading·JournalRisk Analysis·TypeObservational study·DateNov 15, 2023
Researchers have successfully excited a scandium-45 nuclear isomer using X-ray pulses, paving the way for the creation of the world's most precise clock. The breakthrough has significant implications for fields such as nuclear physics, satellite navigation, and telecommunications.
SourceTexas A&M University·JournalNature·DateNov 3, 2023
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Researchers from Oak Ridge National Laboratory have validated the first technique to visualize and monitor molten salt penetration depth and distribution in graphite's pores. They identified graphite microstructure as the most important factor in determining molten salt penetration and density distribution for a given temperature and p...
SourceDOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory·JournalCarbon·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 1, 2023
A new monitoring system uses radio waves to track changes in a room's nuclear weapons stockpile, providing a secure way to verify compliance with disarmament treaties. The system combines cyber-physical security assessments with cross-system physics to enable new levels of trust in the Internet of Things.
SourceRuhr-University Bochum·JournalNature Communications·DateOct 30, 2023
The new plan provides a roadmap for advancing nuclear science research programs over the next decade. It highlights FRIB's importance in advancing the field and ensures continued US leadership in nuclear physics.
The Nuclear Science Advisory Committee has released a new long range plan, prioritizing the capitalization of substantial research investments to advance discovery in nuclear physics. The plan recommends increasing the research budget and continuing effective operation of national user facilities.
SourceDOE/Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility·DateOct 6, 2023
The Chi-Nu experiment has contributed never-before-observed data for enhancing nuclear security applications and understanding criticality safety. The results inform nuclear models, Monte Carlo calculations, and reactor performance calculations.
SourceDOE/Los Alamos National Laboratory·JournalPhysical Review C·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 27, 2023
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New research challenges the scientific status quo on nuclear chart boundaries and their sensitivity to temperature. The study found that drip lines, which define maximum protons and neutrons within a nucleus, alter dynamically with increasing temperatures.
SourceUniversity of Surrey·JournalNature Communications·DateSep 18, 2023
FRIB is using machine learning to accelerate nuclear physics experiments, simulations, and data analysis. The initiative aims to shorten the timeline for experimental discovery and improve the efficiency of facility processes.
Researchers found that nuclear weapon fallout from 60 to 80 years ago also contributes to the persistent radioactivity in German wild boars. The team measured cesium-137 levels and compared them to cesium-135 using a mass spectrometer, finding that nuclear weapons testing supplied between 10 and 68% of the contamination.
SourceAmerican Chemical Society·JournalEnvironmental Science & Technology·DateAug 30, 2023
Researchers at Kanazawa University found a link between nuclear pore complex alterations and glioblastoma. They demonstrated that NUP107 proteins overexpression degrades the function of p53, a crucial cancer-preventing protein. Further studies are needed to uncover the molecular pathways at play.
SourceKanazawa University·JournalCell Reports·DateAug 28, 2023
Researchers found high levels of anthropogenic uranium in turtles and tortoises from areas contaminated with nuclear fallout and waste. The shells of these animals can serve as environmental monitors for legacy contamination.
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A team of scientists led by Timothy Gray has discovered a long-lived excited state in radioactive sodium-32 nuclei, which has an unusually long lifetime of 24 microseconds. This finding challenges traditional nuclear structure models and raises questions about how nuclear shapes evolve over time.
SourceDOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateAug 16, 2023
A new study by Prof. Yossi Paltiel and colleagues reveals that nuclear spin significantly affects oxygen dynamics in chiral environments, particularly in transport. This finding challenges long-held assumptions and opens up possibilities for advancements in biotechnology and quantum biology.
SourceThe Hebrew University of Jerusalem·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 31, 2023
Researchers have discovered molecular crystals with exceptional iodine capture capacities, which could prevent radioactive waste from damaging reactor coatings. The crystals can be reused and have potential applications beyond iodine capture, including carbon dioxide capture and lithium-ion battery materials.
SourceUniversity of Houston·JournalCell Reports Physical Science·DateJul 19, 2023
Dr. Peter J. H. Scott has made significant contributions to radiopharmaceutical sciences through his development of new methods and technologies. He has also received numerous awards for his research, including the Sam Gambhir Trailblazer Award.
SourceSociety of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging·DateJun 26, 2023
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Umar Mahmood, a prominent researcher and leader in the field of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging, has been awarded the first annual SNMMI Minoshima-Pappas Transformational Leadership Award. His work focuses on developing new imaging methods for disease process examination and early therapeutic response assessment.
SourceSociety of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging·DateJun 26, 2023
SNMMI has elected Jean-Luc C. Urbain as Vice President-Elect, who will focus on bringing new precision oncology nuclear therapies to the clinic. He aims to implement SNMMI's strategic plan, promoting its brand globally and increasing membership and financial support.
SourceSociety of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging·DateJun 26, 2023
Helen Nadel, MD, FRCPC, has been named SNMMI President, aiming to raise awareness of and access to nuclear medicine, molecular imaging, and theranostics. She will focus on precision health, standardization, diversity, and increasing qualified professionals in the field.
SourceSociety of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging·DateJun 26, 2023
Henry VanBrocklin, a professor at the University of California, San Francisco, has been recognized for his decades-long research on novel radiopharmaceuticals and their applications in medical imaging. He is being honored with the prestigious Paul C. Aebersold Award for his contributions to nuclear medicine.
SourceSociety of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging·DateJun 25, 2023
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SNMMI-TS elects Julie Dawn Bolin as president-elect, focusing on educating students about nuclear medicine careers and improving professional development. Bolin brings extensive experience in nuclear medicine technology and education.
SourceSociety of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging·DateJun 25, 2023
Dmitry Beyder has been elected as the president of the SNMMI-TS for 2023-24, aiming to increase technologists' roles in providing theranostics and nuclear medicine therapy. He brings extensive experience from various positions in the field.
SourceSociety of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging·DateJun 25, 2023
The global nuclear medicine initiative addresses the need for standardized educational curriculums to train physicians in nuclear theranostics procedures. The report highlights the rapid evolution of theranostic radiopharmaceuticals and emphasizes the importance of continuing medical education to maintain expertise.
SourceSociety of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging·JournalJournal of Nuclear Medicine·DateJun 23, 2023
Researchers at RHIC's STAR Collaboration searched for evidence of a critical point in the way nuclear matter transforms from one phase to another. The study found fluctuation patterns in triton production that might help locate the critical point, a key to understanding the makeup of our universe.
SourceDOE/Brookhaven National Laboratory·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJun 2, 2023
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An international team of researchers has developed a new method to study the thorium-229 isotope using lasers in the visible wavelength range. This approach could lead to precise measurements of the isomeric state's energy level, enabling tests of fundamental physics questions and potentially paving the way for a nuclear clock.
SourceJohannes Gutenberg Universitaet Mainz·JournalPhysical Review Research·TypeCase study·DateJun 1, 2023
Researchers have observed significant directed flow of hypernuclei in heavy-ion collisions, offering a new direction for studying Y–N interactions. The experiment extracted slopes of directed flow of hypernuclei and light nuclei, suggesting a similar mass number scaling.
SourceChinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateMay 30, 2023
Researchers have characterized the excitation energy of thorium-229 with great precision, a crucial step towards creating the first nuclear clock. The nuclear clock would register forces inside the atomic nucleus, enabling scientists to delve deeper into fundamental physical phenomena.
SourceLudwig-Maximilians-Universität München·JournalNature·DateMay 25, 2023
Scientists have produced a signature nuclear reaction on Earth that mimics the process occurring on neutron stars. The experiment uses a unique gas jet target system to understand nuclear reactions that occur when material falls onto the surface of these celestial bodies, providing new insights into element formation and stellar dynamics.
SourceDOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 23, 2023
A mathematical model developed by researchers at the University of Michigan could help engineers control the behavior of vortex rings in nuclear fusion and other applications. Vortex rings form during fuel compression and can disrupt the efficiency of fusion reactions. The model, which draws parallels with smoke rings, aims to understa...
SourceUniversity of Michigan·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateMay 19, 2023
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Kelly Chipps, a nuclear astrophysicist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, has been appointed to the Nuclear Science Advisory Committee. The committee provides official advice to DOE and NSF on issues relating to basic nuclear science research. Chipps brings extensive expertise in nuclear physics and leadership experience to this role.
The SNO+ experiment has successfully detected reactor neutrinos using plain water, showing that such detectors can play a role in ensuring nuclear non-proliferation. The measurement overcomes challenges of detecting tiny signals from distant reactors.
SourceDOE/US Department of Energy·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 10, 2023
Researchers have discovered that nuclear pore IDPs form a dynamic barrier that allows essential cellular factors to pass while blocking viruses and pathogens. The team used synthetic biology, multidimensional fluorescence microscopy, and computer-based simulations to study IDPs in living cells.
SourceMax-Planck-Gesellschaft·JournalNature·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMay 2, 2023
A two-day workshop hosted by PPPL discussed the risks and benefits of fusion energy, including concerns about nuclear proliferation and energy justice. Experts emphasized the need for open discussion and regulation to ensure safe and equitable deployment of fusion power.
SourceDOE/Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory·DateApr 13, 2023
A recent MIT study finds that shutting down nuclear power could significantly increase air pollution, with up to 5,200 premature deaths estimated. The study reveals that fossil fuel sources would fill the gap, leading to increased health risks, especially for Black or African American communities.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalNature Energy·DateApr 10, 2023
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A literature review published by the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging reveals how nuclear medicine brain imaging can help evaluate biological changes causing chemotherapy-related cognitive impairment. The findings confirmed the impact of chemotherapy drugs on cognitive function and highlighted the utility of various SP...
SourceSociety of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging·JournalJournal of Nuclear Medicine·DateMar 28, 2023
A new article in The Journal of Nuclear Medicine explores the potential for using ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence chatbot, in nuclear medicine and molecular imaging. The authors discuss the strengths and weaknesses of current AI bots and highlight the benefits of collaborating with AI allies to cope with increasing workloads.
SourceSociety of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging·JournalJournal of Nuclear Medicine·DateMar 27, 2023
The International Research Network for Nuclear Astrophysics (IReNA) has partnered with the Ibero-American Network of Nuclear Astrophysics (IANNA) to enhance knowledge in nuclear astrophysics. The new collaboration will enable researchers from both networks to access cutting-edge technology and combine their expertise, resources, and ac...
SourceMichigan State University Facility for Rare Isotope Beams·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMar 10, 2023
The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) and the European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM) have published a new procedure standard/practice guideline for somatostatin receptor (SSTR) PET imaging in patients with neuroendocrine tumors. The guideline focuses on improved sensitivity, lower radiation dose, and sh...
SourceSociety of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging·JournalJournal of Nuclear Medicine·DateFeb 22, 2023
Researchers at MIT have proposed a new approach to making qubits and controlling them using beams of light from two lasers of slightly different colors. This method enables the direct manipulation of nuclear spin, allowing for precise identification and mapping of isotopes, as well as improved coherence times for quantum memory.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalPhysical Review X·DateFeb 15, 2023
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New Zealand and five other island nations, including Australia and Vanuatu, have the potential to continue producing food despite reduced sunlight and cooler temperatures after a nuclear war. However, countries' resilience is threatened by dependence on imported commodities and collapse of industry and social functioning.
SourceUniversity of Otago·JournalRisk Analysis·TypeCase study·DateFeb 7, 2023
A group of international scientists warn that nuclear radiation would have catastrophic consequences on ecosystems, including widespread hunger, toxic contamination, and habitat destruction. The authors urge policymakers to take action to mitigate these risks.
SourceColorado State University·JournalFrontiers in Ecology and Evolution·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateFeb 6, 2023
A German junior research group, RIMANUS, has been awarded €1.28 million to focus on refining imaging processes and monitoring nuclear fuels. The team aims to enhance reactor safety by developing non-invasive testing methods using cosmic-ray muons to inspect spent nuclear fuel storage containers.
The UTSA-led Consortium on Nuclear Security Technologies (CONNECT) has received a five-year, $5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration. The program aims to educate and train the next generation of scientists and engineers in nuclear security, with a focus on underrepresented students.