To make nuclear fusion a reliable energy source one day, scientists will first need to design heat- and radiation-resilient materials
Fusion reactors get hot − scientists need materials that can take the heat without deforming and deteriorating.
What are small modular reactors? Their nuclear power could fuel data centers.
Nuclear power is picking up steam as a solution to data center's electricity demands, and tech companies are taking note. It ...
Micro nuclear reactors are being built that can deliver 5MW of power for up to 100 months, producing a staggering 1.2 petawatt-hours of energy
Micro nuclear reactors are also set to provide clean, safe, and reliable energy to meet the increasing demands of data ...
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US backs first fusion of fast chemical rockets and nuclear electric propulsion
The U.S. Space Force has provided funding of $35 million to create a new spacecraft that can “maneuver without regret.” ...
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The neutron lifetime problem -- and its possible solution
How long do free neutrons live until they decay? This has been a hotly debated topic, because different measurement techniques lead to different results. A possible new solution has now been proposed: ...
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DOE signs off on Oklo fuel fabrication facility design
The US Department of Energy has approved the Conceptual Safety Design Report for Oklo Inc's Aurora Fuel Fabrication Facility ...
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Europe's SMR Alliance Endorses Nine Nuclear Projects in Push for 2030s Deployment
The European Industrial Alliance on Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) has identified nine SMR projects it will support as its ...
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The One Technological Issue That Is Holding Nuclear Rockets Back
NASA plans to send crewed missions to Mars over the next decade – but the 140 million-mile (225 million-kilometer) journey to the red planet could take several months to years round trip.
Fast-Track to Mars: NASA’s Nuclear Rockets Cut Travel Time in Half
NASA and DARPA are developing nuclear thermal propulsion (NTP) technology to enable faster crewed missions to Mars, ...