Pulsar Fusion’s Nuclear Fusion Rockets May Revolutionise Space Travel
Pulsar Fusion has introduced Sunbird, a nuclear fusion-powered rocket that could significantly cut space travel time.
Bill Gates-backed Commonwealth Fusion Systems hits key reactor construction milestone
Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) marked a major milestone Tuesday morning, announcing the installation of a key component of ...
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1,000-ton nuclear containment dome installed at China's 40 million MWh Haiyang plant
The recently-fitted nuclear containment dome measures roughly 134 feet (41 meters) in diameter and 36 feet (11 meters) in ...
Engineering students explore how to ethically design and locate nuclear facilities in this college course
Broadly, the course explores engineering design. We introduce our students to the principles of nuclear engineering and energy systems design, and we go through ethical concerns. They also learn ...
A Stunning Fusion Rocket Could Cut Interplanetary Travel in Half—and We'll Try It in Just 2 Years
Fusion has long been the propulsion end-goal for interplanetary travel, and a U.K.-based company thinks on its way to ...
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US scientists create jet fuel from sunlight making carbon-free aviation reality
US scientists have created solar-powered jet fuel, marking a major step toward carbon-neutral aviation and clean energy ...
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Multiple Nuclear Reactors Are on the Road to Restarts
The Kewaunee Power Station sits on the shores of Lake Michigan in the town of Carlton, between Kewaunee and Two Rivers. It ...
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Construction of new nuclear power reactor starts in South China
SHENZHEN -- The construction of a new reactor forming part of a nuclear power project in the city of Lufeng in South China's Guangdong province began on Monday, according to China General Nuclear ...
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Fusion, SMRs, and Cancer Care: IAEA and India Chart a Nuclear Path Forward
A centerpiece of Mr Grossi’s visit was his active participation in the Raisina Dialogue, India’s premier global conference on ...
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Futuristic, 'alien-like' nuclear fusion rockets developed in total secret could revolutionize space travel — if they actually work
U.K. start-up Pulsar Fusion has unveiled plans to build a fleet of reusable nuclear fusion-powered rockets, known as Sunbirds ...
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B.C. company plans to ignite fusion within three years
General Fusion says its new fusion reactor will produce more power than it consumes by 2027 — a breakthrough that could ...
Former nuclear facility in East Bay could one day give rise to future development
A 1,600-acre nuclear research facility in Sunol traded hands — and could one day be redeveloped for commercial or industrial ...