I have long been interested in the life and work of Ida Noddack, a German physicist and chemist and one of the first scientists to discuss the idea of nuclear fission. Continue Reading
I have long been interested in the life and work of Ida Noddack, a German physicist and chemist and one of the first scientists to discuss the idea of nuclear fission. Continue Reading
This article looks at women in STEM in 2020, and why organizations like Girls in Tech are important in bridging the gender gap. Continue Reading
Dame Caroline Haslett was a trailblazer for women in the electrical engineering industry. This article explores her achievements. Continue Reading
As countries around the world navigate a rapidly shifting energy landscape, they face similar challenges: carbon emissions, cost, and continuity of supply. In this article, I will discuss the potential of nuclear power in increasing sustainable energy production. Electricity has been generated through nuclear fission since the 1950s In the wake of World War II,… Continue Reading
One-third of the electricity in South Korea is believed to be derived from nuclear power. Learn about the history of the country’s nuclear industry. Continue Reading
A pioneering chemical engineer, Frances Arnold received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for her work with enzymes. Continue Reading
This nuclear energy alphabet is a great introduction to some of the field’s essential terms and phrases. Continue Reading
STEM workers aren’t just lab researchers or math teachers. Check out these eight jobs to get a better idea of the wide range of STEM careers available. Continue Reading
From Kashiwazaki-Kariwa in Japan to Cattenom Nuclear Power Station in France, we look at eight of the world’s biggest nuclear power plants. Continue Reading
Gertrude B. Elion’s name is featured in more than 45 American drug patents today. We look at the pharmacologist’s life and pioneering research. Continue Reading