Astral Systems, a startup from Bristol, UK, aims to increase production of nuclear isotopes for detecting cancer by utilizing multistate fusion (MSF) technology in compact reactors, receiving over £4.5M investment from Speedinvest and Playfair. Leveraging NASA research, Astral’s platform could lead to applications in nuclear energy, space exploration, and industrial sectors, reducing reliance on centralized production sites and offering improved performance. With three commercial fusion facilities already established and revenue generated, Astral is positioned to address urgent medical, industrial, and power needs through innovative nuclear fusion technology.
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Top CDC COVID vaccine expert resigns after RFK Jr. unilaterally restricts access
A top CDC expert, Lakshmi Panagiotakopoulos, resigned Tuesday amid controversy following health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s unilateral changes to COVID-19 vaccine recommendations, which limited access for children and pregnant individuals. Panagiotakopoulos, a pediatric infectious disease specialist and co-leader of the CDC's working group on COVID-19 vaccines, informed her colleagues via email. Her resignation precedes a scheduled meeting of CDC experts to evaluate vaccine data, a process disrupted by Kennedy's recent actions. Full Article
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