December 27, 2023

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10 Big Wins for Nuclear Energy in 2023

10 big successes helping nuclear energy get its swagger back.

December 20, 2023

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7 Moments in December that Changed Nuclear Energy History

From fission to fusion, these 7 moments made in nuclear history in the month of December.

December 13, 2023

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3 Microreactor Experiments to Watch Starting in 2026

Experiments in world's first microreactor DOME test bed could start as early as 2026 at Idaho National Laboratory.

October 26, 2023

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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NUCLEAR 101: How Does a Nuclear Reactor Work?

Learn how boiling and pressurized light-water reactors work.

July 28, 2023

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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.