The capsules contain about 30% of all the radioactivity at the Hanford nuclear site.

Nuclear waste. We've all heard about it, but what is it? Is it a problem without a solution? How big is the problem? And what exactly is this waste and why is it so important? New Atlas takes a look ...

At the core of the report’s assessment is the long-term biological impact of ionising radiation, the potential of radiation ...

Missouri residents affected by radiation from nuclear weapons development will receive federal compensation. The Radiation Exposure Compensation Act was renewed and expanded to include Missouri, along ...

Hydrogen has long been regarded as a clean fuel that has the potential to move the world away from fossil fuel-based energy. It contains a high energy density per unit weight and produces only water ...

Frozen since 2013, the spent nuclear fuel management levy will increase 92.5% for pressurized water reactors and 9.2% for ...

The Department of Energy on Wednesday signed the paperwork needed to allow radioactive waste to be pumped into the Hanford nuclear site’s vitrification plant 23 years after construction began, said ...

Researchers review methods that repurpose nuclear waste to generate hydrogen, aiming to lower storage needs and support cleaner energy production. Hydrogen is currently recognized as a promising clean ...