# 34 - Staff Sheehan: Revolutionizing Nuclear Waste, Project Omega’s Breakthroughs

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Podcast: [Advanced Nuclear, the Official Podcast of UCAN Power](https://stenobird.com/podcast/advanced-nuclear-the-official-podcast-of-ucan-power-7246578)
Published: 2026-06-01T04:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/ucanpowerorgpodcast/2867379
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## Resource

In this episode of Advanced Nuclear, we sit down with Staff Sheehan of Project Omega to explore how cutting-edge innovation is transforming the future of nuclear energy. From breakthrough approaches to recycling spent nuclear fuel to the development of long-lasting power sources like Strontium-90 batteries, Sheehan explains how advanced fuel cycle technologies can turn nuclear waste into a strategic asset. We dive into the science behind molten salt electrochemistry, the “picks and shovels” enabling the next generation of nuclear systems, and Project Omega’s recent DARPA recognition—highlighting the growing importance of these capabilities for both defense and civilian energy applications. Listen now to learn how innovation is reshaping the nuclear fuel cycle—and why it matters for national security and energy resilience. https://ucanpower.org/

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