Commercial nuclear reactors all work pretty much the same way. Atoms of a radioactive material split, emitting neutrons.

The OTA provides a framework for the DOE to review and authorize the design and operation of the TETRA reactor. This system ...

Todd County Emergency Management reported that molten sulfur was spilled from one of the train cars that derailed.

Idaho National Laboratory launches full-scale molten chloride fuel production for the MCRE, marking a historic milestone in advanced nuclear energy.

Bill Phillips, technical lead for salt synthesis, says, "It’s a major milestone for American innovation and a clear signal of ...

A North Carolina-headquartered developer of small modular nuclear power plants announced it has an agreement with the U.S.

The milestone marks the first production of uranium chloride fuel for a fast-spectrum molten chloride reactor in the United States.

A team from the Nuclear Research and Consultancy Group (NRG) the Netherlands has built the first molten salt reactor powered by thorium in decades. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X ...

Molten salt nuclear reactors are all the rage among some nuclear power enthusiasts. They promise designs that will soon lower emissions from shipping, be cheaper to run and consume nuclear waste, and ...

When most people hear “molten splash,” they might imagine splashes of molten metal or a dramatic industrial incident. But molten splash hazards are far more nuanced, and the hazards are more complex ...

It is not uncommon for a Hackaday writer to trawl the comments section of a given article, looking for insights or to learn something new. Often, those with experience in various fields will share ...

Experts from 17 countries laid the foundations last week for enhanced international cooperation on a technology that promises to deliver nuclear power with a lower risk of severe accidents, helping to ...