Mar. 4, 2026
Oak Ridge National Lab Vital to Isotope Production for Medical Treatments
ORNL supplies over 300 isotopes used in cancer therapies, diagnostics, and more
Mar. 3, 2026
The Atomic Bomb's Creators Couldn't Control Its Use
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's constant recommendation of "The Making of the Atomic Bomb" book highlights parallels between the development of nuclear weapons and advanced AI.
Mar. 2, 2026
New Warning Signs Coming to Colorado's Atomic Bomb Factory
Rocky Flats Plant, a former nuclear weapons production facility, will get new signage to caution visitors about the site's hazardous history.
Feb. 27, 2026
12-Year-Old Dallas Student Builds Nuclear Fusion Reactor at Home
Aiden McMillan achieves nuclear fusion, potentially breaking world record for youngest fusion achievement.
Feb. 27, 2026
New Nuclear Component Qualification Launching 2023
A thousand times faster than conventional testing, an ion beam approach to qualifying materials for use in the cores of advanced nuclear reactors is advancing through stages of approval by the industry standards organization ASTM.
Feb. 27, 2026
ORNL, Kairos Power Team Up for Next-Gen Nuclear Energy
Partnership to accelerate development of novel fluoride salt-cooled high-temperature reactor
Feb. 26, 2026
New Nuclear Component Qualification Method Launching in 2023
Breakthrough QUICC technique uses ion beams to dramatically reduce testing time and costs for advanced reactor materials.
Feb. 26, 2026
South Korea Begins Implementing New SMR Law
Ministry of Science and ICT starts preparatory research to draft enforcement decrees for Small Modular Reactor Special Act.
Feb. 26, 2026
West Valley Demonstration Project Emphasizes Conduct of Operations Training
Sitewide training reinforces critical role of disciplined operations in ensuring safe, compliant and high-quality cleanup work.
Feb. 26, 2026
Emery County Approves Support for Valar Atomics' Nuclear Reactor
Ward250 reactor arrives in Castle Country as county sees potential in new energy technology
Feb. 25, 2026
The Microreactor Race Is On
Multiple private companies are racing to bring advanced nuclear reactor designs to market, with support from government programs.
Feb. 25, 2026
Santa Fe Tour Explores Spies, Assassins and Hidden History of Manhattan Project
Walking tour led by historian Dan Kitrell delves into the covert operations and scientific endeavors that shaped the development of the first atomic weapons.
Feb. 24, 2026
Secret Soviet Space Weapon Mistaken for UFO in 1960s
The Soviet R-36 'Fractional Orbital Bombardment System' was designed to bypass U.S. radar, but was uncovered by amateur UFO hunters.
Feb. 24, 2026
Tin Isotopes Unlock Nuclear Stability Clues
ORNL's Alfredo Galindo-Uribarri and team studied doubly magic tin-132 - especially stable because it takes more energy to remove a proton or a neutron
Feb. 24, 2026
Sandia Labs to Conduct Explosives Test at Kirtland Air Force Base
Residents may hear an explosion or see black smoke and dust during the controlled experiment.
Feb. 24, 2026
Valar Atomics Invites Community to Tour Facility on February 26
Open house event will allow residents to see new nuclear reactor and speak with engineers.
Feb. 22, 2026
Feds Exclude Untested Nuclear Reactors From Environmental Review
Critics say move undermines safety and environment, especially at Idaho National Lab test site.
Feb. 22, 2026
Oregon Lawmakers Approve Nuclear Energy Feasibility Study
Bipartisan bill calls for data-driven analysis of advanced nuclear technologies, including small modular reactors.
Feb. 21, 2026
U.S. Government Faces Alarming Brain Drain of STEM Experts
Experts warn that the loss of highly skilled federal workers could have dire consequences for critical infrastructure and future innovation.
Feb. 21, 2026
Perpetual Atomics, QSA Europe, QSA Global, and Reef Origin to Collaborate on Radioisotope Power Systems in Europe
The partnership aims to establish a European production capability for radioisotope power systems to support the space economy.
