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How uranium enrichment works and why Iran's program has people concerned

Uranium is at the heart of most nuclear weapons, but most don't understand how it's processed or how close Iran is to having ...

How fusion power works and the startups pursuing it

Fusion power promises to generate large amounts of clean electricity from nearly limitless fuel. This article explains the ...
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NASA’s new nuclear engine could transform deep space

I’ve grown up with rockets that burn chemical fuel, but NASA’s next big leap in propulsion could make those engines look as dated as steam trains. By turning to nuclear power in space, the agency is ...
SpaceNews

The space nuclear power bottleneck — and how to fix it

Lockheed Martin's concept for a fission surface power (FSP) system on the surface of the moon. Credit: Lockheed Martin No technology holds more transformative potential for America’s space aspirations ...
Rapid City Journal

Nuclear Power: Too Hot to Handle?

To start, create a list of questions you have about nuclear energy. Record the answers to your questions as you discover them. The World News Network presents three videos about nuclear energy ...
Bloomberg L.P.

Indexing the atom: How to capture the nuclear comeback

Next-generation reactor designs are reshaping perceptions around safety, cost, and scalability. Small modular reactors (SMRs) promise faster builds, lower costs, and greater siting flexibility. These ...
New Hampshire Public Radio

Ayotte wants to bring more nuclear power to New Hampshire. How would that work?

Gov. Kelly Ayotte announced her intentions to put New Hampshire “at the forefront” of nuclear energy to loud applause last week. In her annual State of the State speech, Ayotte directed energy ...