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Multimedia Resources

Graphic resources, videos, and fact sheets from the Office of Nuclear Energy.

Advanced Nuclear Match Game

Challenge your memory, concentration and nuclear knowledge with our Advanced Nuclear Match Game.

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STEM Resources

The Harnessed Atom is a new middle school science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) curriculum extension that focuses on nuclear science and energy.

Press Releases

DOE Announces Public Hearings on Draft Versatile Test Reactor Environmental Impact Statement

Public hearings will be held online January 27, 2021 and January 28, 2021.

DOE Awards $20 million for Advanced Reactor Concepts

DOE to support three U.S. advanced reactor designs through cost-shared partnerships to assist industry designs through their earliest stages.

DOE Releases Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Versatile Test Reactor

DOE invites the public to review and comment on a Draft Environmental Impact Statement for construction of the Versatile Test Reactor project.

Energy Department’s Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program Awards $30 Million in Initial Funding for Risk Reduction Projects

DOE to support five U.S. advanced reactor designs through cost-shared partnerships to prepare them for future demonstrations.

U.S. Department of Energy Announces Plans for Environmental Impact Statement for Versatile Test Reactor

Published draft of Environmental Impact Statement for Versatile Test Reactor expected by mid-December 2020.

American Nuclear Society Honors Nuclear Energy Assistant Secretary with ANS Presidential Citation

Dr. Rita Baranwal receives Presidential Citation award by American Nuclear Society at the ANS Winter Meeting.

DOE Approves Award for Carbon Free Power Project

Statement by Dr. Rita Baranwal on DOE cost-share award for UAMPS Carbon Free Power Project.

U.S. Department of Energy Announces $160 Million in First Awards under Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program

TerraPower and X-energy awarded $160 million in initial funding to demonstrate reactors within 5 to 7 years.

U.S. Department of Energy Announces $26.9 Million for Advanced Nuclear Technology

DOE announces $26.9 million in funding for three domestic projects to accelerate advanced nuclear technology development.

Energy Department Green Lights Critical Decision 1 for Versatile Test Reactor Project

Versatile Test Reactor project moves to engineering design phase with Critical Decision 1 approval.

Blog

NUCLEAR 101: How Does a Nuclear Reactor Work?

Learn how boiling and pressurized light-water reactors work.

5 Nuclear Energy Storylines to Watch in 2021

The top five biggest storylines to watch out for in 2021.

X-energy is Developing a Pebble Bed Reactor That They Say Can't Melt Down

This pebble bed, high-temperature gas-cooled reactor can't melt down, according to X-energy.

10 Big Wins for Nuclear Energy in 2020

10 of the biggest nuclear energy accomplishments of 2020.

5 Advanced Reactor Designs to Watch in 2030

These 5 U.S. advanced reactors could be operational within the next 14 years.

INFOGRAPHIC: How Many Holiday Lights Can a Nuclear Reactor Power?

One nuclear reactor can power enough holiday lights that could wrap around the earth more than 27 times.

Infographic: How Many Turkeys Can a Reactor Cook on Thanksgiving Day?

A typical nuclear reactor can provide enough power to cook around 2.5 million turkeys on Thanksgiving Day.

This Smartphone Microscope is Changing the Way U.S. Tribal Students View Nuclear Energy

STEM activity engages students in U.S. Tribes through a smartphone microscope.

5 Surprising Facts About America’s Only Transient Test Reactor

5 surprising facts about Idaho National Laboratory's Transient Reactor Test facility.

It’s Time for the United States to Demonstrate Advanced Reactors

TerraPower and X-energy demo projects will set the tone for DOE's Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program.

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Documents

Office of Nuclear Energy Strategic Vision

A blueprint to achieve NE's mission of advancing nuclear energy science and technology to meet U.S. energy, environmental, and economic needs.

Video: New Year, New Nuclear Energy STEM Activities

Free, online, and standards-based nuclear energy curriculum info that can be used with their students' in-person or through virtual distance learning.

Public Draft Versatile Test Reactor Environmental Impact Statement (DOE/EIS-0542)

Copy of the Draft VTR Environmental Impact Statement

INFOGRAPHIC: Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program

The Advanced Reactor Demonstration program aims to demonstrate a variety of U.S. advanced reactor designs to build a portfolio of new reactors.