- What we know about Iran’s secretive Fordow nuclear site | CNN
Nuclear deal and Israeli accusations The dangers posed by Fordow were largely tamed as a result of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) the so-called “Iran nuclear deal,” that
- What is Nuclear Energy? The Science of Nuclear Power
Nuclear energy is a form of energy released from the nucleus, the core of atoms, made up of protons and neutrons This source of energy can be produced in two ways: fission – when nuclei of atoms split into several parts – or fusion – when nuclei fuse together
- Nuclear energy | Definition, Sources, Uses, Facts | Britannica
nuclear energy, energy that is released in significant amounts in processes that affect atomic nuclei, the dense cores of atoms It is distinct from the energy of other atomic phenomena such as ordinary chemical reactions, which involve only the orbital electrons of atoms
- Nuclear explained - U. S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)
Introduction to nuclear energy, nuclear fission, nuclear fusion, and uranium as a source of nuclear fuel
- Nuclear Energy - Department of Energy
The heat is used to create steam that spins a turbine to produce nearly 20% of the nation’s power Nuclear power helps the nation reduce energy sector emissions, strengthen energy security, and provides economic opportunities for communities across the country
- Homepage - World Nuclear News
News, features and analysis covering the global nuclear energy sector, supported by World Nuclear Association
- What Is Nuclear Energy?
Nuclear energy comes from splitting atoms in a reactor to heat water into steam, turn a turbine and generate electricity Ninety-four nuclear reactors in 28 states generate nearly 20 percent of the nation’s electricity, all without carbon emissions because reactors use uranium, not fossil fuels
- Nuclear energy facts and information | National Geographic
How does nuclear energy work? Is radiation a risk? Find out the difference between nuclear fission and fusion, how uranium fuels the process, and the pros and cons of this alternative energy
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