How a Nuclear Reactor Works
Most people have a rather simple understanding of how a nuclear reactor works. That is, they know that uranium atoms split into parts (i.e. they “fission”) in a reactor. They also...
Tag: Nuclear Energy
The Facts About Home Radon
Radon has been around since long before mankind appeared on Earth. More than half of our natural background radiation exposure comes from radon, because it is a constituent of the air...
Latest Low-dose Radiation Research Program a Retread?
The American Nuclear Society (ANS) is planning a July 15 webinar entitled “High Expectations for the Future of Low-Dose Radiation Research.” The teaser for this webinar states: Improving humanity’s understanding of...
The Dynamic World of Radioactive Decay
This is the third article in our series dispelling common myths about the risks and benefits of radiation. ...
Understanding Radiation Risks & Benefits
Editor’s Note: This article is the second in a continuing series published by The New American. For background material, please reference our first article, Dispelling Irrational Fear of Radiation. We live...
Dispelling Irrational Fear of Radiation
The New American is beginning a series featuring reliable nuclear news. ...
Bipartisan Message: Solar and Wind Are a Lot of Hot Air — Go Nuclear
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators is calling for increasing the amount of nuclear energy produced in the United States. ...