Nuclear

China’s EAST reactor set a new fusion record, sustaining plasma for 1,066 seconds. This milestone brings commercial fusion energy closer.

From Europe’s wind energy boom to the U.S.’s largest energy IPO in years, January 2025 is setting the tone for an impactful year in the energy industry.

Federal agencies adopt a bold approach to secure stable, carbon-free power for the next decade.

Exploring the major energy sources in the United States and analyzing their impact on sustainability, focusing on reducing the carbon footprint through clean energy initiatives.

Data centers now consume 3% of U.S. energy—a figure set to triple by 2030—driving unprecedented demand, price surges, and urgent calls for infrastructure upgrades.

As the world races to combat climate change and transition to sustainable energy systems, nuclear power emerges as a cornerstone of low-carbon energy.

Advancements in AI and high-performance computing are fast-tracking fusion energy development, optimizing reactor designs and bringing commercial fusion closer than ever.

PG&E’s Diablo Canyon Power Plant becomes the first U.S. nuclear facility to deploy AI on-site, transforming data management and operational efficiency.

Türkiye’s energy strategy aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2053 through aggressive renewable energy expansion, grid modernization, and green hydrogen investments.

Electrochemical carbon capture technology at Rice University promises an efficient, scalable approach to meet industrial net-zero goals.

Deep Atomic's new MK60 reactor aims to solve data centers’ growing energy crisis by delivering 60 MW of reliable, zero-carbon power.

As part of its commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2040, Amazon has signed three agreements to develop Small Modular Reactors (SMRs).

In a bid to meet rising energy demands, Google recently announced a deal to source power from small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) by 2030. This marks a first-of-its-kind move, aimed at powering its …

This collective backing, announced during New York Climate Week, highlights nuclear power's essential role in decarbonizing the global energy grid and meeting climate goals.

In a move that revives a dormant nuclear site, Constellation Energy plans to restart the Three Mile Island Unit 1 reactor, aligning with DOE findings that encourage expanding nuclear capacity at existing and retired sites.

In the second part of our interview, James Walker discusses how NANO Nuclear’s subsidiaries contribute to U.S. energy independence and security, the role of portable microreactors in U.S. energy policy, and the transition to cleaner energy sources.

Breakthrough in Nuclear Battery Technology Based in San Diego County, California, Infinity Power has developed a highly efficient and long-lasting nuclear battery. This innovative power source, which …

The United Kingdom has launched a high-tech, high-assay low enriched uranium (HALEU) program that will support the development of advanced nuclear reactors while aiming to reduce reliance on Russian …

Microsoft inked a deal to buy electricity from Helion Energy’s fusion nuclear plant starting in 2028. Repeat that! No need except to say that fusion is always around the corner but perpetually off-limits. Once the plant comes online in 2028, it will generate 50 megawatts of electricity, although it will scale up. Microsoft’s goal is to be carbon negative by 2030.

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