What happened to the Chornobyl nuclear plant in 1986?
The Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant, where Ukraine accused Russia of striking a radiation containment structure on Friday, is a ...
Trump officials fired nuclear staff not realizing they oversee the country’s weapons stockpile, sources say
Some of the fired probationary employees included on-the-ground staff at facilities where nuclear weapons are built.
US nuclear weapons agency hit by layoffs after DOGE exemption denied
The National Nuclear Security Administration dismissed hundreds of employees as part of Trump's effort to shrink the federal ...
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Deep underground, missileers watch over America’s nuclear weapons
Only Donald Trump can make the call to launch U.S. nuclear-armed ICBMs. Our reporter visits the subterranean world of the ...
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Exploring the New Nuclear Energy Landscape
The energy industry in the U.S. is undergoing rapid change, and the needs of “hyperscalers” and others have led to a ...
Investigation: Iowa quietly eyes nuclear revival to feed data center energy thirst
Iowa is emerging as a magnet for massive data centers owned by Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Apple—companies that have invested over $17 billion statewide, accor ...
East Tennessee leads in U.S. effort to revive Cold War uranium capabilities
The U.S. government wants to select "disparate" locations where it could eventually make bomb-grade uranium again.
13 of the most radioactive places on Earth – including in the UK and US
In April 1986, one of the worst nuclear accidents in history took place. The event occurred during a late-night safety test ...