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US to examine HALEU nuclear fuel safety after scientific warnings

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US to examine HALEU nuclear fuel safety after scientific warnings

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  • The U.S. nuclear security agency is launching a study on **HALEU** nuclear fuel due to proliferation concerns.
  • HALEU, or **high assay, low-enriched uranium**, is enriched up to 20%, raising safety and security issues for advanced reactors.
  • Concerns over HALEU's potential use in crude nuclear weapons were highlighted in a previous report by scientists.
  • The study aims to develop **new safety standards** for small modular reactors amid rising global tensions.
  • The study's findings will inform policies on securing HALEU amid increasing U.S. energy demands from emerging reactor designs.

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