CANES symposium on 'Nuclear Energy in 2050'
Considering nuclear power research and development in the upcoming decades.
The nuclear crisis and Japan’s government
At MIT forum, experts analyze the country's response to the crisis, and give first-hand account of what it was like in Tokyo as the earthquake hit.
What we know, and don't know, about Japan's reactors
Panel of MIT nuclear engineers aims for clarity about the state of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant.
A step toward fusion power
MIT advance could help remove contaminants that slow fusion reactions, and may bring practical fusion power plants a bit closer to reality.
Gibson, Romano win Rickover Fellowships
Join two others from the Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering who previously won awards.
Holdren sees opportunities in energy challenges
Presidential science adviser calls for increased energy R&D to create jobs and boost business; supports conclusions of MIT nuclear study.
3 Questions: George Shultz on nuclear disarmament
The former secretary of state (and former MIT professor) discusses his ongoing campaign to rid the world of nuclear weapons.
Nuclear-fuel report challenges key assumptions
MIT study finds no shortage of uranium for nuclear energy for decades, but more research is needed to develop improved fuel-cycle options.
MIT partners in DOE-funded Nuclear Energy Innovation Hub
One of nine involved in project announced May 28
Better models for better reactors
Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering teams working on improving computer-aided simulation and modeling