The global demand for sustainable energy solutions is growing at an unprecedented pace. Governments and private institutions across the globe are working on increasing the adoption of renewable energy ...

Theoretically, there's no better, more practical source of reliable, carbon-free energy than the current generation of nuclear reactors. In practice, the theory holds water, but there are still a few ...

TOKYO, April 28 (Reuters) - Japan's fast-breeder nuclear reactor got the go-ahead to resume tests on Wednesday, 14 years after it was closed due to a fire caused by leaking coolant. Sign up here. Here ...

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan is mulling decommissioning its troubled Monju prototype fast-breeder reactor, following 1 trillion yen (7.35 billion pounds) in outlays on the controversial project over more ...

In the world of nuclear energy, the fast-breeder reactor is considered the power source of the future. Not only do breeders have longer lasting fuel elements than standard, water-moderated reactors, ...

Oklo and LANL have conducted first plutonium fast reactor tests at NCERC, validating surplus fuel for advanced reactors like ...

With private sector entry and export ambitions, the Indian Light Water Reactor (LWR) has been flagged as a priority within ...

Russia's new BN-800 nuclear reactor uses no expensive moderator, and could even produce no nuclear waste. Is this the future of nuclear power? Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X ...

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has been selected to design, produce and install a new research reactor at the Monju site in a project led by Japan's national nuclear research and development agency. JAEA ...

China is building two advanced nuclear reactors with Russian assistance that will produce plutonium for Beijing’s rapid buildup of nuclear weapons, according to a new Air Force think tank study. The ...

OKLO's fast reactor design taps decades of proven tech, aiming for safer operation and the ability to recycle nuclear waste.