Nuclear weapons haven’t been tested in the United States since 1992. Find out why, and what could happen if the hiatus ends.

The IAEA’s ‘Nuclear Explained’ series takes scientific and technical subjects related to nuclear topics and makes them easier to understand. Delve into our top explainers in 2024 to find out how ...

A research team from Chalmers University of Technology recently explored the process of nuclear fission in 100 nuclei and published its findings in Nature. With a thorough study that investigated ...

Construction on a revolutionary new kind of nuclear power plant is underway in Kansas. According to KCUR, an NPR affiliate, ...

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Space agencies are moving closer to a new era of rocket propulsion that could fundamentally change deep-space travel. Nuclear ...

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A pivotal scene in the explosive hit biopic and Best Picture winner, "Oppenheimer," involves America's top scientists discussing whether or not to develop an even more potent nuclear weapon — the ...

Nuclear power has a lot of potential, but many fear the dangers of nuclear meltdowns. Fortunately, some new reactors might make that possibility even slimmer.

Deep Fission is betting that the safest place for a nuclear reactor is not behind thicker concrete walls but a mile beneath our feet. The California startup wants to sink compact power plants into ...