Imagine this: Little black pellets made of uranium dioxide are stacked on top of each other in a silver, cylindrical rod. A rogue neutron hits a U-235 nucleus inside a pellet, causing the nucleus to ...

Proposed nuclear regulatory changes could reshape America’s energy future, sparking debate over safety, innovation, and the role of nuclear power.

Ms. Tuhus-Dubrow is the author of “Atomic Dreams: The New Nuclear Evangelists and the Fight for the Future of Energy.” She wrote from Irvine, Calif. At the annual United Nations climate conference in ...

Nuclear energy is often regarded as the cleanest power source on Earth. Unlike coal or gas, nuclear power plants don't release smoke and other contaminants into the air. They produce massive amounts ...

Amid efforts to mitigate climate change, decarbonizing the power system has become a top priority. While the transition to non-fossil energy sources is accelerating in China, key challenges persist ...

First concrete has been poured for the nuclear islands of unit 1 of the Bailong nuclear power plant in China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and of unit 2 at the Lufeng plant in Guangdong province, ...

Oregon lawmakers are considering a bill to study nuclear power in the state. The move comes as the Northwest faces potential energy shortages by 2029.