News Oct 6, 2026 Scientists map a more efficient path to fusion ignition Researchers at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory have shown that heating plasma first, then adding fuel, offers a less demanding route to the self-sustaining conditions needed for fusion energy. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
News Aug 12, 2026 National lab and company partner on new fusion technology test facility The project will create a unique neutron source to test how key reactor components produce fuel under realistic conditions. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
News Aug 11, 2026 Assessing the commercial prospects of fusion energy A new set of parameters combines the physical demands of sustained fusion reactions with the costs and returns needed for plants to succeed in energy markets. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
News Apr 17, 2026 NASA plans first nuclear-powered spacecraft to Mars by end of 2028 Ambitious SR-1 Freedom mission aims to demonstrate efficient deep-space travel using nuclear energy and repurpose existing hardware. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
News Apr 15, 2026 New microreactor test bed opens at Idaho National Laboratory DOME enables private companies to test and demonstrate advanced nuclear reactors in a repurposed historic facility. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
News Aug 8, 2023 DARPA and NASA Aim to Test Nuclear Rocket by 2026 The legendary Project Orion may finally go live – as a lunar rocket and interplanetary vehicle Amara Angelica 2 min read
News Jan 14, 2026 NASA and DOE renew partnership for lunar nuclear power Agencies commit to developing a fission surface power system for the Moon by 2030, enabling sustained missions and future Mars exploration through reliable energy. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
News Apr 30, 2025 Advanced microscopy maps stress in fusion reactor welds Researchers use cutting-edge imaging to study P91 steel welds, ensuring safer, longer-lasting fusion reactors for clean, low-carbon energy. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
News Apr 23, 2025 China’s thorium energy breakthrough in a reactor How a new reactor in the Gobi Desert uses thorium to generate clean, sustainable power for thousands of years. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
News Jun 9, 2025 New nuclear rocket design promises faster space travel The Centrifugal Nuclear Thermal Rocket could nearly double the efficiency of nuclear propulsion, offering high thrust for future space missions. Giulio Prisco 2 min read