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The word magic is not often used in the context of science. But in the early 1930s, scientists discovered that some atomic nuclei – the center part of atoms, which make up all matter – were more stable than others. These nuclei had specific numbers of protons or neutrons, or…

A U.S. Judge has ruled that the National Nuclear Security Administration failed to properly evaluate its expansion of plutonium pit production at two sites in New Mexico and South Carolina in violation of environmental regulations

The price of fuel for nuclear reactors has outpaced raw uranium since the start of 2022. This indicates that conversion is the biggest bottleneck, and the weakest link, in the nuclear fuel supply chain. Russia controls 22% of global uranium conversion capacity and 44% of enrichment capacity - but that's…

Wealth creation in America today defies gravity and always flows to the top.

These are the best temperatures to set your thermostat in the summer and winter to save the most on energy bills.

Michigan nuclear plant Palisades closed a $1.5 billion loan to restart its reactor, which is a first in U.S. history.

The money will go toward 25 projects in 14 states to meet the demand for electric vehicles and to block China's dominance in the market.

Humans generate a lot of plastic waste – more than 400 million metric tons a year.

Whatever the direction of utility prices, it pays to make moves that reduce your energy usage. Here are 18 ways to use less energy at home and lower your utility bills.

The Department of Energy announced a funding of $2.2 billion, which would help strengthen the U.S. electrical grid.

Offshore winds have the potential to supply coastlines with massive, consistent flows of clean electricity. One study estimates wind farms just offshore could meet 11 times the projected global electricity demand in 2040.