Nuclear fusion originates in our sun and other stars. Immense pressure and high temperatures in the core create a reaction, ultimately preventing it from collapsing under the force of gravity. "The ...

A clear explanation of how nuclear fusion and fission work, and why fusion releases more energy by combining atoms instead of splitting them.

We speak to Rob Akers, director for computing programmes at UK Atomic Energy Institute, about its new artificial intelligence (AI) supercomputer.

UK government announces multibillion-pound science investments — but what impact will this have on the global race in these fields?

The Uncertainty Engine is guiding research in fusion plasma physics. Could similar approaches benefit fission research as well?

The Senate passed bills that would unlock funding to address PFAS contamination, legalize online sports betting, provide funding for University of Wisconsin athletics and formalize rules surrounding ...

China builds its most advanced fusion reactor BEST by 2027, aiming to achieve commercial fusion power by 2030 through state ...

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing numerous revisions to its controls on byproduct material produced by ...

Clean forms of fuel that do not contribute to the existing excess greenhouse gases present in the atmosphere are urgently ...

Germany has become a surprising dark horse in the race for commercial nuclear fusion by committing €1.7 billion in funding to build the world's first commercial fusion reactor. German company Proxima ...

Achieving stable fusion reactions is one thing. Bringing the technology to commercial markets is another challenge—and the race is slated to heat up even more, as Germany has now entered the scene. In ...

Recent breakthroughs in plasma density and duration at facilities in China, France, and South Korea have removed key technical barriers to fusion development. Major international projects like ITER, ...