The articles below provide general information on all things nuclear—ranging from nuclear energy basics and STEM content to featured industry jobs and national lab capabilities that are used to accelerate research and development in nuclear energy.
These 3 advanced reactor designs are cleaner, safer and more efficient than previous generations. They could also debut as early as 2030.
Infographic: Learn the difference between fission and fusion - two physical processes that produce massive amounts of energy from atoms.
Nuclear energy has the highest capacity factor of any energy source.
Microreactors are not defined by their fuel form or coolant. Instead, they have three main features.
Nuclear has powered space exploration for decades. Learn radioisotope power systems' role in the most successful space missions in U.S. history.
Nuclear is evolving into a more flexible energy source that can operate alongside renewable generators to create new hybrid energy systems.
Advanced small modular reactors could change the way we think about nuclear power. Here are 4 key benefits you need to know about them.
Nearly 10 years of research is giving U.S. nuclear companies the data and confidence they need to operate up to 80 years.
Three of the largest U.S. nuclear suppliers are working with the Energy Department to develop new accident tolerant fuels for the nation's reactors.
Nuclear is tackling a multitude of issues impacting the world. Here are 5 problems you didn't know nuclear could solve.