In simple terms, that assertion is correct, but for those with an expertise in the field, the longer answer to who did it ...

They are all "subcritical," meaning that they simulate conditions inside a nuclear weapon without triggering a nuclear chain reaction. That runaway chain reaction, in which some atoms split apart and ...

By 1932 the neutron particle was recognized and added to the nuclear mix ... trigger a similar reaction in nearby atoms, creating a self-sustaining chain reaction,” writes Ms. Santos.

A Brief History Nuclear power has had its share of ups and downs since its inception. The idea of harnessing the energy from ...

The U.S. hasn't tested a nuclear weapon in decades, and since the 1990s has used simulations and experiments to verify they're working properly. NPR was granted a rare look at how they do it.

It's also worth noting there's no chain reactions with nuclear fusion, meaning no chance for a meltdown at an energy plant. "It's not like the next power source," said Needham. "It is the final ...

The exercise is an opportunity for participating entities to practice and enhance operational readiness to respond in the ...

Nuclear reactors are devices designed to initiate and control sustained nuclear chain reactions to generate nuclear energy in the form of heat, used for electricity generation and various industrial ...

The push for nuclear energy is part of India's commitment to achieve 500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based energy generation by ...

Helion Energy says its series F raise will fund it through the deployment of the first-ever commercial nuclear fusion plant.

Dr. Singh, who holds multiple portfolios including the Department of Atomic Energy, said the government has introduced the ...