New isotope-detection method could prove compliance but avoid divulging secrets. In past negotiations aimed at reducing the arsenals of the world’s nuclear superpowers, chiefly the U.S. and... Read more
Thorium is being touted as an ideal fuel for a new generation of nuclear power plants, but in a piece in this week’s Nature, researchers suggest it may not be as benign as portrayed. The ele... Read more
Failure to pursue a program for recycling spent nuclear fuel has put the U.S. far behind other countries and represents a missed opportunity to enhance the nation’s energy security and... Read more