Nuclear Fission
Nuclear fission is a process in which the nucleus of an atom splits into smaller nuclei, releasing a significant amount of energy used to generate electricity in nuclear power plants.
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A study led by University of Maryland materials scientist Timothy Koeth claims Germany's atomic bomb project had virtually no hope of success, requiring 20% more uranium and 80% more heavy water than was available to them at the time. -
The United States has about 94,000 tonnes of nuclear waste in storage, though that's a bit like calling all that gold in Fort Knox "waste." A new technique is being developed to recover its trapped value, unlocking billions of dollars in reusable fuel and high-value isotopes. -
Radiant Nuclear is making big moves in its mission to bring its 1-MW microreactors to market, recently raising $300 million to scale its commercialization efforts ahead of shipments to customers in 2028. -
Moving toward an operational molten salt nuclear reactor in the next decade, Southern Company and the Idaho National Laboratory have completed the inaugural run of a first-of-its-kind test bed to foster rapid development of the technology.