A recently declassified geological survey suggests that China may have far more thorium than previously estimated, placing ...

Thorium-based reactors are thought to be safer and more efficient than uranium reactors, while also producing less nuclear waste. Although there have been efforts to harness this resource in the U ...

This module delves into the unique properties of thorium and its potential as a safer and more sustainable alternative in nuclear reactor technology. introduces an overview on thorium-based reactors’ ...

A top-down view of an experimental thorium-based nuclear reactor from the 1960s. (Photo: Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US Department of Energy) The sands of India are brimming with potential to fuel ...

Thorium, an abundant and safer alternative to uranium, could soon become a vital resource in the quest to meet energy needs.