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Advanced Modular Reactors (AMRs)

Advanced Modular Reactors, or AMRs, are Generation IV reactors and are going to be the future of the nuclear industry.

Atomic Weapons – How do they work?

Atomic weapons, also known as nuclear weapons, are the most powerful devices ever created by humans by releasing massive energy from a nuclear reaction.
Aerial view of Olkiluoto Power Station, featuring two large reactor buildings and a tall chimney against a backdrop of greenery and water. The facility is known for its two boiling water reactors, which are housed in the distinctively shaped containment structures at the centre of the image. The third reactor on site is an EPR, a type of Pressurised Water Reactor.

Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) – an introduction to this type of nuclear power plant

Boiling Water Reactors, or BWRs, are the second most common nuclear reactors in the world today.​ A Boiling Water Reactor directly boils water within the
View of Wolseong Nuclear Power Plant in South Korea. This station uses CANDU type reactors.

CANDU Reactor

What's a CANDU you ask? Take a tour of the world of CANDU to find out...

Cherenkov Radiation – The Ethereal Blue Glow

Cherenkov radiation is a fascinating phenomenon that occurs when charged particles travel through a medium resulting in a characteristic and eerie blue glow.
Aerial view of Chernobyl nuclear power plant with sarcophagus in place.

Chernobyl

Chernobyl Incident, 26 April 1986

Containment Building

In the realm of nuclear energy, the unassuming containment building emerges as a crucial guardian.

Control Rods

It's in the name with these, they control the fission reaction inside the reactor...

Coolant

What keeps nuclear energy as cool as it is powerful?

Decommissioning

What goes up, must come down.

Defence Nuclear Safety Regulator

Come and learn how our Defence Nuclear Safety Regulator (DNSR) regulates and how it is different from our Civil Regulator.

Environment Agencies

Learn about where the environment agencies tie into nuclear
Magnifying Glass & Compass on World Maps

Events that shaped Nuclear

Explore the key events in history that have shaped the nuclear industry of today.

Fission

Nuclear fission is the process of splitting an atomic nucleus into smaller parts. This reaction releases an enormous amount of energy, mostly in the form
A worker holding a number of nuclear fuel pellets and a fuel rod containing those pellets

Fuel

The ultimate source of energy inside a nuclear reactor…
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World Map of Nuclear Accidents & Incidents

Nuclear has had its ups and downs. Use our world map of nuclear accidents & Incidents to find out exactly what went wrong and at

Map of US Nuclear Sites

The US has been involved in the development of nuclear technologies from the very beginning. Find out where all US nuclear sites are located.

Map of UK Nuclear Sites

The UK has been involved in the development of nuclear technologies from the very beginning. Find out where all UK nuclear sites are located.

Map of Japanese Nuclear Sites

Japan faced huge challenges following the 2011 Fukushima Daiichi disaster. Despite this, nuclear power remains a crucial component of Japan’s energy strategy.

World Map of Nuclear Power Plants

Nuclear is everywhere! But where exactly is everywhere? Use our world map of nuclear power plants to find out.

World Map of Nuclear Energy Generation

Use interactive maps to find out which countries have nuclear in their energy mix and how much they are producing.

Map of Canadian Nuclear Sites

Canada is a global leader in the production of uranium and the development of nuclear technology. Find out where all Canadian nuclear sites are located.

Map of Ukrainian Nuclear Sites

Nuclear energy has a significant history in Ukraine, dating back to the Soviet era. Today, nuclear power provides over 50% of Ukraine’s electricity. Find out

Map of French Nuclear Sites

France is a global leader in nuclear energy, maintaining low carbon dioxide emissions and energy security. Find out where all French nuclear sites are located.

Myth Buster

Think you know nuclear? Challenge your understanding and preconceptions by taking our myth-buster quiz.

Junior Nuclear

If you have no prior knowledge about nuclear, then Junior Nuclear is the section for you. We break down complex concepts and only focus on what's important.

People make Nuclear

Behind every great discovery and every moment that changes the world, there are incredible people. Explore their lives and what they contributed to make nuclear possible.