What exactly is a nuclear reactor used for and how does one work?

From Einstein's most famous equation to your power grid, discover the surprisingly simple science behind how these massive ...
Interesting Engineering on MSN

PUR-1: America’s first fully digital nuclear reactor begins testing for advanced action

America’s only fully digital nuclear reactor has entered a new phase of operation. Engineers at ...
Ars Technica

Small modular nuclear reactor reaches criticality in first test

Just over a year ago, the Trump Administration issued an executive order meant to accelerate the development of nuclear power in the US. While an entire startup ecosystem has developed around the use ...
Purdue University

At Indiana’s only nuclear reactor, engineers conduct the first experiments of their kind in the U.S.

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Underground on Purdue University’s campus is the only nuclear reactor in Indiana. Although used just for research purposes — the total energy the reactor generates powers about ...