The US has the most nuclear power plants in the world. However, despite this, it remains a divisive subject that people seem to either embrace or shun in equal measure. We won't go into this argument ...

Nuclear Fission vs. Fusion: How Atomic Energy Really Works. Discover the science behind nuclear fission and fusion, how these two processes release energy, and what makes them different.

Unlike fossil fuels, nuclear fuel does not undergo combustion — a chemical reaction with oxygen that produces heat and emissions. Instead, it transforms at the atomic level, making it a powerful and ...

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) supports countries in managing nuclear fuel safely, securely and exclusively ...

Nuclear power is one of the largest sources of low-carbon electricity globally. According to the IAEA’s Power Reactor Information System (PRIS), as of 1 June 2026, 415 reactors were in operation ...

Ellen Rathje (center) has contributed to seismic hazard assessments for nuclear projects in countries including South Africa. Nuclear safety is often framed by moments of catastrophe, and headlines ...

Access to affordable, reliable electricity is essential for economic growth, productivity, improved living standards, and jobs. The World Bank Group supports countries in building energy systems that ...