Hazel O’Leary, William D. Magwood, and Kétévi Assamagan are African Americans with notable contributions to energy science.
Hazel O’Leary, William D. Magwood, and Kétévi Assamagan are African Americans with notable contributions to energy science.
Kairos Power, NuScale Power, and Westinghouse are moving their small modular reactors closer to commercialization.
Kairos Power, NuScale Power, and Westinghouse are moving their small modular reactors closer to commercialization.
Nuclear dominated the headlines in 2024. Here is some of the most pertinent coverage you may have missed.
Nuclear dominated the headlines in 2024. Here is some of the most pertinent coverage you may have missed.
Nuclear fusion has progressed in 2024, but questions about future nuclear fusion remain.
Nuclear fusion has progressed in 2024, but questions about future nuclear fusion remain.
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.
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.
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…
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.