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New contract from the European Space Agency to accelerate work on Americium-241

NNL has been awarded a major new contract from the European Space Agency (ESA) to accelerate our work on the development of radioisotope power systems (RPS) or ‘space batteries’ powered by Americium-241.

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NNL at the Nuclear Industry Association’s Nuclear Week in Parliament

Earlier this month, NNL hosted a breakfast briefing at the House of Commons for parliamentarians interested in nuclear science to benefit society.

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NNL Apprenticeships: Where anything is possible

Our 2023 Apprenticeship Programme is now live and open for applications.

There has never been a more exciting time to be part of the nuclear industry.

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Integrated Energy Systems Summit 23: Accelerating the global transition to net zero

Following last year’s successful virtual summit, the UK’s National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) will host national laboratories from around the world in London during the ‘Integrated Energy Systems Summit 2023’.

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NNL’s factsheets – share our work and vision!

To kick off 2023, we’ve been thinking of new ways to share some of the key topics our talented scientists work on at the National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL).

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Revisiting our COP27 experience – how will nuclear impact the climate agenda from 2023?

Last year, we took part in the 27th Conference of the Parties (COP27), including two events on Energy Day (15 November) at Sharm el Sheikh International Congress Center, Egypt.

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UK Space Agency and National Nuclear Laboratory to collaborate on world’s first space battery powered by British fuel

3D Illustration of a lunar base with a dome structure, research modules, observation pods and communication satellite dishes for space exploration and science fiction backgrounds.

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New case study series showcases our science and technology innovations

NNL is pleased to share the Science and Technology Case Study Series 2021-2022, which showcases six standout highlights from across our portfolio.

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Bay Hydrogen Hub project gets major boost

An EDF led consortium to utilise innovative technology which uses nuclear generated heat and electricity to create hydrogen for asphalt and cement sites, has won government backing.

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UK’s National Nuclear Laboratory set to speak at COP27 climate change panels in Egypt  

National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) will be participating in the 27th Conference of the Parties (COP27), including two events on Energy Day which will take place on 15 November at Sharm el Sheikh International Congress Center.

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