We explore Lise Meitner’s contribution to nuclear physics, including her work with Otto Frisch and Otto Hahn in the discovery of nuclear fission. Continue Reading
Nuclear Power: Keeping the US Running with Reliable, Carbon-Free Energy
America is the world’s largest nuclear power producing country. With almost 20% of US electricity produced by nuclear, we explore the industry. Continue Reading
Little-Known Women Inventors Who Changed the World
From the inventor of the aquarium to the laserphaco probe, we look at four women who have made a significant impact. Continue Reading
Spotlight on International Women in Engineering Day
We look at the importance of initiatives like International Women in Engineering Day to promote diversity in the field. Continue Reading
Early Events in the Development of Nuclear Energy
From Einstein’s theory of relativity to nuclear fission, we look at key moments in the development of nuclear energy. Continue Reading
What Is the Future of Nuclear Energy?
Electricity powers our day-to-day lives, from driving to work, to heating our homes, to manufacturing, to digital technologies. Is our future nuclear? Continue Reading
Inspirational Women in Science
From Marie Curie to Ada Lovelace, to lesser-known scientists like Sameera Moussa and Marie Maynard Daly, women have made their mark in the sciences—even during times when they were discouraged from pursuing careers and higher education. I enjoy learning these women’s stories. Below, I’ve collected some notes on six particularly fascinating women in the sciences.… Continue Reading
Women in STEM: The Truth and the Myths
The notion that boys have innate spatial awareness has traditionally cast doubt over female aptitude for STEM subjects. We dispel some common myths. Continue Reading
Is Nuclear Energy the Solution to Climate Change?
In an age of climate change and diminished fossil fuels, is nuclear power the solution? We look at shifting public perception of nuclear energy. Continue Reading
The Inventory: Barbara Judge
Lady Barbara Judge, 67, who has held many senior executive roles, is chairman of the Pension Protection Fund and was chairman of the UK Atomic Energy Authority from 2004 to 2010. Continue Reading