A pictorial rendition of the proton-proton fusion chain in the sun. The fusion of a proton with beryllium-7 produces a boron-8 nucleus that later decays emitting neutrinos that can be detected on ...

Nuclear weapons haven’t been tested in the United States since 1992. Find out why, and what could happen if the hiatus ends.

Heavy-ion fusion reactions represent a cornerstone of nuclear physics research, where the interplay of repulsive Coulomb forces and attractive nuclear interactions governs the formation of a compound ...

The word “nuclear” conjures two images: A family and a mushroom cloud. Or for some, two trumpeting columns coughing clouds over Springfield, Homer Simpson unaware of the glowing green rod that’s ...

Nuclear fusion is one of the most significant scientific and engineering challenges of our time. If successful, it could offer a future powered by clean, virtually limitless energy. Leading the charge ...