When ITER's tokamak finally comes online (as of July 2024, that's 2034 for its first round of research, and 2039 for deuterium-tritium fusion), it will become the world's biggest fusion reactor. But don't hold your breath for a green...

From poking their own eyes, to drinking a patient's vomit, some extremely passionate scientists have done pretty outrageous things to themselves in the name of science.

From poking their own eyes, to drinking a patient's vomit, some extremely passionate scientists have done pretty outrageous things to themselves in the name of science.

Chernobyl is an HBO mini-series that reintroduced the world to the nuclear catastrophe that occurred on April 26th, 1986 at the Chernobyl nuclear reactor in the Soviet Union, in what is now Ukraine. The series followed the tragedy that...

A submarine needs to come to the surface once every few days (or even more frequently than that), not only to obtain a fresh supply of atmospheric oxygen from above the waters surface but also to dispose of the waste gases it produces...

This video explains the process of nuclear fission and how it powers nuclear reactors to produce electricity. Learn how uranium atoms are split to create heat, which then drives steam turbines to generate energy, all while avoiding...

A submarine needs to come to the surface once every few days (or even more frequently than that), not only to obtain a fresh supply of atmospheric oxygen from above the water’s surface but also to dispose of the waste gases it produces...

This video provides a detailed account of the tragic sinking of the Russian submarine Kursk in 2000, highlighting the historical significance of the name "Kursk" to the Russian people and the devastating events that led to the loss of...

FT Rethink - Nuclear fusion has enormous potential as an energy source - it doesn't produce carbon and creates a lot less radioactive waste than current fission nuclear reactors. Until now, generating a nuclear fusion reaction...

This video covers: - How the process of nuclear fission works - What a 'chain reaction' is - The pros and cons of nuclear fission General info: - Suitable for all GCSE and IGCSE courses - See below for whether it is higher or foundation...

Learn about the Lanthanide elements of the periodic table with Lanthanide Metals Song Periodic Table by KLT Download the KLT App

Chernobyl is an HBO mini-series that reintroduced the world to the nuclear catastrophe that occurred on April 26th, 1986 at the Chernobyl nuclear reactor in the Soviet Union, in what is now Ukraine. The series followed the tragedy that...

This video is a lecture that explains the concept of background radiation, which is a type of ionizing radiation that humans are exposed to every day but at low levels. The video discusses the four main types of ionizing radiation, which...

On Wednesday night, US President Joe Biden, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced a new security pact: AUKUS. The agreement has since sparked anger in both France for a perceived snubbing...

This program covers the very important topics known as atomic number, mass number, and isotopes. We begin by discussing the structure of the atom and how the atomic number is used to organize the periodic table. We discuss the mass...

With the main-group elements covered, it's time to check out the other sections of the periodic table, those being the transition metals, as well as the lanthanides and actinides. We rarely discuss most of these elements, so what are...

It describes thermal energy, thermal power plant and demerits of thermal energy.

Mark Fischetti, sustainability editor for Scientific American discusses the rise of nuclear power in Asia, and why the politics surrounding clean energy has forced the energy source to slow in the West. Mark talks the pace of China's...

The first American nuclear reactor built from scratch in decades has started operations.

The U.S. Government is making its first major move toward encouraging nuclear energy in the U.S., as it pushes toward a sustainable future. Scott Waldman, White House reporter for Politico's E&E News joined Cheddar News to break down the...

U.S. President Donald Trump was convinced Iran was close to developing a nuclear bomb — but why was he so sure? Anand Ram explains.

US President Donald Trump announced that the United States would unveil reciprocal tariffs later on Thursday. 'Today Is The Big One: Reciprocal Tariffs', Trump posted on Truth Social.

A final decision on whether an SMR will be built in the province is not expected until 2029. If approved, construction could begin as early as 2030, with the first SMR in Saskatchewan becoming operational as soon as 2034. CBC...

International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi says Ukraine's biggest nuclear power plant is still operating, but he says the situation is very delicate. Russian troops are in "effective control" of the area,...