Recently, the Chinese government has been testing a thorium nuclear reactor that uses molten salt as a coolant. Although this radioactive element has been trialed in reactors before, experts say that China is the first to have a shot at commercializing the technology.
The Wuwei reactor is designed to produce just 2 megawatts of thermal energy, which is only ... Show More
Dec 2022
Can nuclear fusion save the world?
After decades of attempts, scientists have finally created a nuclear fusion reaction in a lab. On today’s show, what this breakthrough means for the future of energy.
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Last week, the Energy Department announced that for the first time, scientists have been able to produ ... Show More
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Oct 2022
What can we do with nuclear waste?
The race to reduce emissions has more and more nations reaching for the nuclear option. Nuclear power plants are being built around the world, generating carbon-free electricity day and night, windy or calm. But they also generate radioactive waste, some of which can remain deadl ... Show More
27m 35s
Mar 2024
A Nuclear Comeback: Are New Reactors the Answer?
Nuclear energy accounts for 20% of the electricity in the United States, but remarkably, 2023 marked the commissioning of the U.S.'s first new nuclear reactor in over three decades. The past few years have been a story of changing public opinion, but equally, innovative startups ... Show More
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