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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.
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…
Aftermath of the Fukushima accident by Digital Globe.

Fukushima Accident

Fukushima accident , 11 March 2011
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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 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.

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 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.

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.
Uranium glass predates the 'Atomic Age', being discovered in 1789. The addition of uranium gave the pieces a recognisable green or yellow colour and meant that they glow under ultraviolet light.

Artefacts of the Atomic Age

Children's toys with real Uranium? Cocktails? Atomic Tourism? Beauty Pageants? Explore the time popular culture went mad for nuclear...

Changing the world – The defining moments of nuclear history

Immerse yourself in some of the world-changing moments of nuclear history, captured by a collection of breath-taking photographs.

Frozen in time – Unique views into the past

Breath-taking photographs of the early civil nuclear age. Things were moving fast, innovation was radical, and nuclear was on track to change the world.
The Calder Hall nuclear power station in the United Kingdom, the world's first commercial nuclear power station.

Life at Calder Hall – An insider perspective

Explore a unique insider perspective at the very start of the civil nuclear age and find out what life was like at Calder Hall.

Sneak peek – Objects from behind the fence

Sneak behind the metaphorical fence and explore a collection of unique objects and facilities you might encounter on different nuclear sites.

Nuclear Insights

Explore our Nuclear Insights to learn about nuclear fundamentals, technology, history, industry, and the energy mix. Find the bits that are interesting to you.

Journeys

Learning about nuclear can be daunting. That's why we've made it easy for you with Journeys through Nuclear, which uses an easy to follow, step-by-step format.

The Museum

Immerse yourself in the incredible moments and items that define the industry.

Explore

Not sure what you're looking for? Quickly and easily explore the many facets of nuclear energy.

Nuclear Maps

Nuclear energy has global relevance and far reaching impact. Use our interactive maps to explore the world's nuclear sites, power stations, accidents, and more...

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.

Insights

Explore our Nuclear Insights to learn about nuclear fundamentals, technology, history, industry, and the energy mix. Find the bits that are interesting to you.

Journeys

Learning about nuclear can be daunting. That's why we've made it easy for you with Journeys through Nuclear, which uses an easy to follow, step-by-step format.

The Museum

Immerse yourself in the incredible moments and items that define the industry.

Explore

Not sure what you're looking for? Quickly and easily explore the many facets of nuclear energy.

Nuclear Maps

Nuclear energy has global relevance and far reaching impact. Use our interactive maps to explore the world's nuclear sites, power stations, accidents, and more...
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