Scientists are proposing the building of a hyper-accurate nuclear clock that would lose only one-tenth…
Browsing: Nuclear
“Nuclear” refers to processes, technologies, and phenomena related to the nucleus of an atom, particularly the immense energy that can be released through nuclear reactions such as fission and fusion. This field spans a broad scientific and technological landscape, from the generation of electricity in nuclear power plants to the principles behind nuclear medicine, astrophysics, and weapons. Research in nuclear science probes the fundamental structure of matter, the lifecycle of stars, and the potential for clean energy, while also raising critical questions about safety, waste management, and geopolitical security. As such, it remains a highly interdisciplinary and impactful area of study.
A newly proposed nuclear clock would be nearly 100 times more accurate than the best…
Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne and Thomas Jefferson National Laboratories have demonstrated…
A MIT research team published new findings on their analysis of condensation mechanisms. By using…
A nationwide study released today showed that fallout from the 2011 Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power…
Researchers at the Argonne National Laboratory designed a new small reactor cooled by lead that…
While it’s far from conclusive, an analysis of radioisotope data indicates that North Korea may…
Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) produced…
A research team, comprised of Sandia chemists, is researching ways to make nuclear fuel reprocessing…
Normally we hear about how bad nuclear plants are, but when was the last time…