October 26, 2023
What Is a Nuclear Moratorium?
Several U.S. states still have restrictions on nuclear energy development. But what are nuclear moratoriums? And which states have them?
September 12, 2023
5 Radioactive Products We Use Every Day
Radioisotopes have hundreds of uses and can be found in countless everyday products — including these five for starters.
September 7, 2023
Could Advanced Reactors Make Carbon Capture Systems More Viable?
A new U.S. Department of Energy report finds promise in pairing nuclear reactors with direct air capture system.
August 31, 2023
Spent Nuclear Fuel from this Retired Government Reactor is Getting a Second Life
EBR-II spent nuclear fuel is being recycled to help industry gain access to HALEU for new reactor technologies.
August 2, 2023
Beyond Oppenheimer: How Nuclear Weapons and Nuclear Reactors are Different
Nuclear weapons and commercial nuclear reactors are completely different in four key ways. Here's how.
August 2, 2023
NUCLEAR 101: How Does a Nuclear Reactor Work?
Learn how boiling and pressurized light-water reactors work.
July 28, 2023
Cherenkov Radiation, Explained
Cherenkov radiation happens when electrically charged particles, such as protons or electrons, travel faster than light in a clear medium like water.
April 25, 2023
4 Key Updates to the U.S. Department of Energy Consent-Based Siting ProcessÂ
4 big updates to DOE's revised consent-based siting process.
April 20, 2023
Q&A: What's It Like to Build a Nuclear Reactor? This Female Engineer Helped Build Three
We spoke with Gale Hauck, a new Senior Advisor in the Office of Nuclear Energy, about her experience helping to build the UAE's only nuclear power plant, challenges she faced, and her advice for women pursuing a career in nuclear energy.
April 13, 2023
5 Things You Should Know About Nuclear and Maritime Shipping
Here are the five things you should know about nuclear power and its HUGE potential to power future shipping vessels.