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- 1NRC issues first U.S. construction permit for BWRX-300 small modular reactor●NRC issues first U.S. construction permit for a BWRX-300 small modular reactor
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has issued the first U.S. construction permit for a BWRX-300 small modular reactor, developed by GE Vernova Hitachi for the Tennessee Valley Authority at the Clinch River site. The move marks a milestone for next-generation nuclear power in America, with observers highlighting its significance for the future of clean energy and nuclear deployment.
- 2Fairbuds 2 modular earbuds get price and launch date●The Fairbuds 2 finally have a price and launch date Here's when the modular Fairbuds 2 will become available. https://ww
Fairphone has revealed the price and launch date for its Fairbuds 2, the second generation of its modular wireless earbuds designed to be repairable rather than disposable. Tech outlets including Android Authority are reporting the details, with coverage focusing on when the earbuds will become available and what buyers can expect to pay. The modular design, which lets users replace individual parts, remains the main selling point being highlighted.
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A new piece on the Unsung project explores modular industrial dashboards, the physical control panels and indicator systems engineers used to monitor machinery before computer screens took over. The article looks at how these analogue displays were designed and built, drawing interest from readers nostalgic for earlier eras of industrial and interface design.
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A new assessment asks whether small modular reactors are truly close to commercial deployment, or whether timelines remain optimistic. The nuclear industry has promised smaller, factory-built reactors for years, but most designs are still awaiting regulatory approval, funding, and a proven track record. Observers are weighing cost overruns and delays against rising demand for firm, low-carbon power, making the realistic arrival date of SMRs a live question in energy circles.
- 5Jaap Vink and the Art of Cascading Multiplication●Jaap Vink and Cascading Multiplication https://www.matrixsynth.com/2026/09/jaap-vink-and-cascading-multiplication.html #
A feature on composer and synthesizer builder Jaap Vink is drawing attention among synth and electronic music enthusiasts, centered on his 'cascading multiplication' patching technique, an approach to generating complex tones from modular systems. Readers in the DIY synth community are discussing his blend of engineering and minimal composition.
- 6Second RITM-200C reactor completed for Chukotka floating power plant●The second RITM-200C small modular reactor unit has been manufactured for the floating nuclear power plant destined to s
The second RITM-200C small modular reactor has been manufactured for a floating nuclear power plant intended to supply electricity to a copper mining centre in Chukotka, Russia. The news highlights the growing role of small modular reactors in powering remote industrial sites.
Repos
- llvm/llvm-project The LLVM Project is a collection of modular and reusable compiler and toolchain technologies.