Achieving criticality is just the first step toward power for the grid. I was really looking forward to July 4, and not just because I love a poolside barbecue. This year the American holiday also ...

EDF cites environmental rules protecting river ecosystems as rising water temperatures force output cuts at sites on the Seine and Rhone. France's state-owned energy giant EDF has temporarily shut ...

Good news for fusion fans: A phenomenon that might have hindered efforts to generate energy using nuclear fusion may actually be beneficial. In computer simulations of two planned fusion reactors, ...

A little over a year ago, President Trump set an ambitious goal: He wanted to see American companies build at least three new experimental nuclear reactors by July 4, 2026, the 250th anniversary of ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) holds promising potential for advancing nuclear energy production. These sophisticated computer systems mimic human logic in problem solving and decision making. With its ...

Engineers are preparing for the next generation of nuclear power reactors, aimed at improving energy security and mitigating climate change. Many advanced reactor designs, including small modular ...

As World War II raged, scientists gathered beneath the football stands at the University of Chicago to work on an experiment that would radically reshape the 20th century. Their work to achieve the ...