What exactly is a nuclear reactor used for and how does one work?

From Einstein's most famous equation to your power grid, discover the surprisingly simple science behind how these massive ...

A nuclear reactor that can’t melt down? Here’s how it works

A new nuclear reactor design skips fuel entirely—eliminating meltdown risk while testing a safer future for nuclear power.
Purdue University

At the nation’s only all-digital nuclear reactor, engineers conduct the first experiments of their kind in the U.S.

Purdue University Reactor Number One has specific features that no other reactor in the U.S. has. Purdue’s reactor is ...
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Metals' atomic arrangement can create 'corrosion highways' in nuclear reactors

Nuclear reactors are traditionally powered with dense fuel rods that can produce about 1 gigawatt of carbon-free electricity, ...
Digital Journal

NASA successfully tests a nuclear reactor that works in space

NASA announced the results of its Kilopower Reactor Using Stirling Technology (KRUSTY) experiment, during a news conference Wednesday at its Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio. The Kilopower ...
Forbes

Are Advanced Nuclear Reactors As Good As They’re Promoted To Be

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Ian writes on fossil energies, climate, and transition to renewables. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This ...