The World’s First ‘Reactor’ Disaster” dives into the unprecedented challenges faced during the world’s first nuclear reactor ...

It also helps that the reactor is self-regulating when it comes to the nuclear reaction. When the reactor temperature rises, the atoms in the fuel move faster, creating an effect called Doppler ...

Editor’s note: On Oct. 16, 2024, about 100 Tri-Cities area leaders and people who worked to preserve Hanford’s historic B Reactor as part of the Manhattan Project National Historical Park gathered at ...

Theoretically, there's no better, more practical source of reliable, carbon-free energy than the current generation of nuclear reactors. In practice, the theory holds water, but there are still a few ...