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Nuclear batteries for space and defense

The Seattle-based startup Avalanche Energy has secured a 5.2 million dollar contract from DARPA under the Rads to Watts program to develop next-generation compact nuclear batteries.

08 Apr 2026-16:46
Swedish ski resort avalanche leaves several people stranded

An avalanche at a well-known Swedish ski resort has trapped several people, leading to a large-scale search and rescue operation.

25 Mar 2026-23:42
Ten skiers missing after avalanche near Lake Tahoe in California

Up to 10 skiers were reported missing and six others were stranded Tuesday after an avalanche struck near the town of Truckee, California, authorities said.

18 Feb 2026-09:25
Train derails in southwestern Switzerland, injuries feared

A passenger train derailed early Monday morning in Switzerland’s southern canton of Valais, with authorities warning that injuries are likely.

16 Feb 2026-14:14
Avalanche kills three skiers in French Alps

Three skiers, including two British nationals, have died after being caught in an avalanche while skiing off-piste in Val d’Isère in France’s Savoie region, as authorities warn conditions remain extremely dangerous across the Alps.

14 Feb 2026-09:18
One dead, 850,000 homes without power as Storm Nils batters France

A truck driver was killed and nearly 850,000 households lost electricity as Storm Nils swept across southern and southwestern France on Thursday, bringing violent winds, flooding, and avalanche risks.

12 Feb 2026-13:45
Avalanche in Slovakia’s popular mountain range kills two

06 Feb 2026-23:54
British skier killed in avalanche in French Alps

A British man has died in an avalanche in the French Alps, authorities confirmed.

12 Jan 2026-11:41
Dozens trapped or missing after landfill collapse in Philippines

10 Jan 2026-00:58
2 skiers rescued from avalanche in west Austria

31 Dec 2025-20:55

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