Ronit Batra·4 days agoMember-onlyThis start-up says nuclear energy is our only optionOver the past 170 years, human activity has released a staggering 2.4 trillion tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere. In 2022 alone, we added an additional 37 billion tons to this already enormous total. …Nuclear Energy2 min readNuclear Energy2 min read
Space·Mar 10Is it possible to reproduce on Earth thermonuclear reactions taking place inside the Sun?The short answer is, of course, yes, it is possible and it has been done many times in laboratories. The problem is not that we can’t create a thermonuclear reaction. …Nuclear Energy2 min readNuclear Energy2 min read
Steven Welzer·Mar 9On combining complexity with toxicityIf nuclear weapons exist there will someday be an unfortunate outlier circumstance where they get used and it will be tragic. They must be gotten rid of. If nuclear power plants exist there will be unfortunate outlier circumstances where meltdowns occur and they will be tragic. They must be gotten rid of. https://www.yahoo.com/news/russian-missiles-target-cities-across-035609558.html The attack put Europe’s largest nuclear plant at risk by knocking it off the power grid for hours before it was reconnected. Because nuclear plants need constant power to run cooling systems to avoid a meltdown, the latest threat to the Zaporizhzhia plant again raised the specter of a nuclear catastrophe.Nuclear Energy1 min readNuclear Energy1 min read
Andrew Crabtree·Mar 8Member-onlyNuclear Women In HistoryCelebrating Influential Women Who Made A Positive Impact On The Nuclear Industry — Women's History Month is celebrated during the month of March every year. Women's History Month 2023 is themed around "Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories." Influential Nuclear Women In History Below we celebrate some of the most influential women in history that positively impacted the nuclear industry. Marie CurieNuclear Energy5 min readNuclear Energy5 min read
Ethan Kelley·Mar 6The Economic Hurdles of FusionIn late 2022, it was reported by the Department of Energy that a recent breakthrough in fusion research had been achieved. This breakthrough resulted in the first recorded case of a net-energy gain observed in a fusion experiment and has helped rekindle interest in the possibility of using fusion as…Nuclear Energy7 min readNuclear Energy7 min read
Andrew Crabtree·Mar 7Member-onlyWhat does ChatGPT think about nuclear energy?The answers to our questions shocked us all! — I was introduced to ChatGPT last week and, in no time, started considering what responses it would provide regarding nuclear energy. Below is a word-for-word conversation (including typos) between myself and ChatGPT, where I ask some questions about nuclear energy and career opportunities in the nuclear industry — the last…Nuclear Energy11 min readNuclear Energy11 min read
Ronit BatrainPredict·Mar 6Member-onlyNuclear Fusion: worth a second try?Certain Utopia or certain explosion? — Nuclear fusion, the process of creating energy by fusing atomic nuclei together, has long been the holy grail of clean energy production. …Nuclear Energy3 min readNuclear Energy3 min read
Samuel·Mar 6What is Nuclear Fusion?Exploring the Science, Applications, and Challenges of Harnessing the Power of Nuclear Fusion Introduction Nuclear fusion is the process by which two atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing an enormous amount of energy in the process. This process is the same one that powers the sun and other…Nuclear Energy8 min readNuclear Energy8 min read
Andrew Crabtree·Mar 3Member-onlyHow the nuclear industry can attract new talentIn 5 actionable steps. — Attracting new talent is essential for the nuclear industry to ensure its continued growth and success. Here are some ways that the sector could attract new talent: Emphasise the importance of the industry: The nuclear sector plays a critical role in providing reliable, low-carbon energy to meet the world's growing…Nuclear Energy5 min readNuclear Energy5 min read
Purdue College of EngineeringinPurdue Engineering Review·Feb 28Truck-portable nuclear reactors go where the power is neededNuclear energy is critical for a sustainable future because it is not only a reliable energy source but also one of the lowest CO2 emitters. …Nuclear Energy3 min readNuclear Energy3 min read
