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January 18, 2021
5 Nuclear Energy Storylines to Watch in 2021
The top five biggest storylines to watch out for in 2021.
January 5, 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.
December 31, 2020
10 Big Wins for Nuclear Energy in 2020
10 of the biggest nuclear energy accomplishments of 2020.
December 17, 2020
5 Advanced Reactor Designs to Watch in 2030
These 5 U.S. advanced reactors could be operational within the next 14 years.
December 14, 2020
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.
November 26, 2020
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.
November 23, 2020
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.
October 30, 2020
5 Surprising Facts About America’s Only Transient Test Reactor
5 surprising facts about Idaho National Laboratory's Transient Reactor Test facility.
October 14, 2020
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.
September 15, 2020
New Report Highlights Nuclear Flexibility in Clean Energy Systems
NICE Future initiative report examines nuclear flexibility and the potential role it can play in clean energy systems.
September 2, 2020
What Should I Do if a Small Modular Reactor Loses Off-Site Power?
Small modular reactors are setting a new standard for safety in the nuclear industry.
August 20, 2020
5 Things You Need to Know about Fission Surface Power Systems
NASA and DOE are working to develop a fission surface power system that could ultimately lead to extended missions on the Moon and Mars.
August 4, 2020
Department of Energy Preps to Fuel Advanced Reactors
Three-year project underway in Ohio to demonstrate production of HALEU fuel to support the development of new reactors.
July 27, 2020
Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover Fueled by DOE National Labs
NASA's Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover is first rover in more than 30 years to use plutonium created by DOE national labs.
July 6, 2020
5 Things Netflix Got Wrong about Nuclear Power in its History 101 Series
What Netflix got wrong about nuclear power in its History 101 series.
June 29, 2020
Southern Company and TerraPower Prep for Testing on Molten Salt Reactor
Southern Company and TerraPower are developing a molten chloride fast reactor that uses liquid salts as both a coolant and fuel.
June 24, 2020
Could Hydrogen Help Save Nuclear?
One opportunity is to utilize nuclear’s thermal heat and electricity to produce hydrogen.
June 23, 2020
3 Ways Nuclear is More Flexible Than You Might Think
Nuclear is evolving into a more flexible energy source that can operate alongside renewable generators to create new hybrid energy systems.
May 28, 2020
4 Key Benefits of Advanced Small Modular Reactors
Advanced small modular reactors could change the way we think about nuclear power. Here are 4 key benefits you need to know about them.
May 26, 2020
5 Common Myths About Transporting Spent Nuclear Fuel
A breakdown of common misconceptions about transporting Spent Nuclear Fuel.
May 19, 2020
NUCLEAR 101: How Does a Nuclear Reactor Work?
Learn how boiling and pressurized light-water reactors work.
May 11, 2020
Building a Uranium Reserve: The First Step in Preserving the U.S. Nuclear Fuel Cycle
New Uranium Reserve program would buy uranium directly from domestic mines and contract for uranium conversion services.
May 1, 2020
What is Generation Capacity?
Capacity is the amount of electricity a generator can produce when it's running at full blast. Learn more about this confusing energy term.
April 30, 2020
3 Reasons Why Nuclear is Clean and Sustainable
Most people immediately think of solar panels or wind turbines as clean energy, but how many of you thought of nuclear energy?
April 23, 2020
5 Fast Facts About Nuclear Energy
Get up to speed on nuclear energy with these 5 fast facts.
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