Nuclear Technology

Explore the controversial world of nuclear technology, where the line between groundbreaking innovation and catastrophic risk blurs.

Plowshare: Turning Swords into Tools for Peace

KC Fairlight

Project Plowshare aimed to repurpose nuclear technology for peaceful construction purposes, highlighting the challenges of balancing technological advancement with environmental and ethical considerations.

The Haigerloch Research Reactor: A Glimpse into History

KC Fairlight

The Haigerloch research reactor, hidden in a cave during WWII, highlights the ethical dilemmas and scientific challenges faced by German physicists in their unsuccessful attempt to develop nuclear weapons.

Unlocking the Mysteries of Protactinium(V) Oxide: The Elusive Compound

Martin Sparks

Protactinium(V) oxide, a compound combining a rare actinide with oxygen, is captivating scientists worldwide as they uncover its potential for advancing nuclear technology and materials science.

10 Reasons Nuclear Matter is the Unsung Hero of Energy

Vince Vanguard

Discover why nuclear matter, often overshadowed by renewable energy rhetoric, offers substantial benefits such as high energy density and low emissions, potentially making it the true hero in the energy sector.

The Birth of Power: How EBR-I Changed the World

KC Fairlight

Deep in Idaho's desert, the Experimental Breeder Reactor I made history as the first electricity-generating nuclear power plant, lighting a path to the future.