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
Caroline Haslett: A Trailblazer in the Field of Electrical Engineering
Dame Caroline Haslett was a trailblazer for women in the electrical engineering industry. This article explores her achievements. Continue Reading
Spotlight on the Sustainability of Nuclear Energy
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
“There should be a partnership between nuclear and renewables”
Lady Barbara Judge, a top commercial lawyer from New York, with dual citizenship, has had an extremely broad international career as a senior executive, chairperson and nonexecutive director in both the public and private sectors. Continue Reading
Everything You Need to Know about South Korea’s Nuclear Program
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 Look at the ABCs of Nuclear Power
This nuclear energy alphabet is a great introduction to some of the field’s essential terms and phrases. Continue Reading
A Look at the Largest Nuclear Power Plants in the World
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
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
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