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Nuclear fusion moves closer to reality as progress is made in several contributing technologies.

Nuclear fusion moves closer to reality as progress is made in several contributing technologies.

The U.S. and governments worldwide are allocating massive funds to develop nuclear fusion energy. Will their efforts pay off?

The U.S. and governments worldwide are allocating massive funds to develop nuclear fusion energy. Will their efforts pay off?

Could advanced nuclear reactors and fusion prototypes meet carbon-free energy demands?

Could advanced nuclear reactors and fusion prototypes meet carbon-free energy demands?

Researchers used alpha particles from isotopes of the element americium to produce light that generates electricity in…

Researchers used alpha particles from isotopes of the element americium to produce light that generates electricity in photovoltaic cells. 

The nuclear battery is 8,000 times more efficient than previous versions.

The nuclear battery is 8,000 times more efficient than previous versions.

Deep Fission adds an underground twist to conventional nuclear reactor technology.

Deep Fission adds an underground twist to conventional nuclear reactor technology.

Could harnessing the sun’s power source unlock limitless emissions-free electricity to counter AI computing demand? 

Could harnessing the sun’s power source unlock limitless emissions-free electricity to counter AI computing demand? 

Can artificial intelligence and machine learning prevent Chernobyl-like nuclear disasters?

Can artificial intelligence and machine learning prevent Chernobyl-like nuclear disasters?

Researchers found mayonnaise can simulate conditions of a nuclear fusion reaction.

Researchers found mayonnaise can simulate conditions of a nuclear fusion reaction.

Research and investment are pushing nuclear fusion toward becoming a viable energy source in the next decade.

Research and investment are pushing nuclear fusion toward becoming a viable energy source in the next decade.

Menlo Micro will develop a 1 kV/10 kA circuit breaker with enhanced performance for Navy electrical distribution systems.

Menlo Micro will develop a 1 kV/10 kA circuit breaker with enhanced performance for Navy electrical distribution systems.

Officials are considering restarting the Three Mile Island nuclear plant, but should they? Part 2 analyzes the challenges…

Officials are considering restarting the Three Mile Island nuclear plant, but should they? Part 2 analyzes the challenges and alternatives.

Should Three Mile Island and other closed nuclear reactors start operating again? Part 1 of this two-part series examines…

Should Three Mile Island and other closed nuclear reactors start operating again? Part 1 of this two-part series examines the possible benefits.

Growing the technology will create job opportunities across research, construction, operations, policy, supply chain,…

Growing the technology will create job opportunities across research, construction, operations, policy, supply chain, education, and waste…

Researchers are leveraging new mathematical techniques and thermal models to make a commercially viable and safe nuclear…

Researchers are leveraging new mathematical techniques and thermal models to make a commercially viable and safe nuclear microreactor.

Robots are removing radioactive material at nuclear disaster sites like Fukushima.

Robots are removing radioactive material at nuclear disaster sites like Fukushima.

Researchers have developed an advanced battery powered by beta rays from radioactive carbon isotopes. The semi-permanent…

Researchers have developed an advanced battery powered by beta rays from radioactive carbon isotopes. The semi-permanent device could operate for…

The funding aims to make fusion energy commercially viable within the next decade.

The funding aims to make fusion energy commercially viable within the next decade.

Nuclear fission could be the answer to providing energy generation infrastructure on the Moon.

Nuclear fission could be the answer to providing energy generation infrastructure on the Moon.