Nuclear power is generated by splitting atoms to release the energy held at the core, or nucleus, of those atoms. This process, nuclear fission, generates heat that is directed to a cooling agent ...

Is nuclear power the world's best hope for slowing climate change—or a high-stakes gamble that risks radioactive disaster? What if it's both? As the world seeks cleaner energy sources ...

as part of its telegraphed stance on moving Australia towards nuclear as an energy source. The debate quickly moved to costings, gigawatts and energy grids. But if this is all new to you ...