China and Russia Sign Deal to Build Lunar Nuclear Power Plant by 2036
China and Russia have agreed to build a nuclear power plant on the Moon that will be ready to be built by 2036, in a giant leap for their shared lunar…
Pulsar Fusion’s Nuclear Fusion Rockets May Revolutionise Space Travel
A UK-based company has announced plans for nuclear fusion-powered rockets that could reduce travel time across the solar system. Pulsar Fusion has been working on the project in secrecy for…
NASA, General Atomics Test Nuclear Fuel for Faster Mars Missions
Efforts to develop nuclear thermal propulsion (NTP) for future space missions have taken a significant step forward. General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS), in collaboration with NASA, has conducted tests on…
Compact Neutrino Detector Successfully Identifies Antineutrinos at Nuclear Reactor
A compact neutrino detector has successfully identified antineutrinos at a nuclear power plant, marking a significant advancement in particle physics. Unlike conventional detectors that require massive infrastructure, this device weighs…
Compact Neutrino Detector Successfully Identifies Antineutrinos at Nuclear Reactor
A compact neutrino detector has successfully identified antineutrinos at a nuclear power plant, marking a significant advancement in particle physics. Unlike conventional detectors that require massive infrastructure, this device weighs…
Nuclear X-rays Could Deflect Asteroids and Protect Earth, Study Suggests
Scientists have found that nuclear explosions could help protect Earth from asteroid impacts — not by destroying asteroids — but by using X-rays to nudge them off their path. A…
Mayonnaise Plays Unexpected Role in Understanding Nuclear Fusion Dynamics
Mayonnaise, a staple condiment often found on sandwiches, is unexpectedly becoming a tool for scientists studying nuclear fusion. The unique behaviour of mayonnaise, which can shift from elastic to plastic,…
Here’s How Nuclear Clocks Could Redefine Time and Reshape Modern Technology
Timekeeping, a cornerstone of modern technology and daily life, is poised to achieve unprecedented accuracy due to groundbreaking research in atomic and nuclear clocks. Essential for global positioning systems (GPS),…
ISRO’s AstroSat Observes First-Ever Nuclear Explosion in Andromeda Galaxy
For the first time, far-ultraviolet emissions from novae—massive thermonuclear explosions on stars—have been identified during their outbursts in the Andromeda galaxy. This discovery was reported in The Astrophysical Journal, based…
Flamanville 3 Nuclear Reactor Begins Operations After Long Delays in France
France's nuclear energy sector reached a significant milestone as the Flamanville 3 European Pressurised Reactor in Normandy was successfully connected to the national electricity grid. According to reports, this reactor,…