Control Rods in Nuclear Reactors – It’s All About Neutrons
By Dr. Zoomie
Dr. Zoomie – how do they start up and shut down nuclear reactors, and how ...
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Nuclear Energy Mythbusting: Fact Versus Fiction
By Dr. Zoomie
Nuclear Energy Mythbusting So Dr. Zoomie – We hear so much about nuclear energy from ...
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Understanding Radiation Risks in Fusion Energy
By Dr. Zoomie
Hi Doc! I saw your piece about fusion energy and it made me wonder what ...
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The Reactor Zoo – Part 2: Thorium and Other Breeder Reactors
By Dr. Zoomie
Hey Dr. Z – I’ve seen some headlines about thorium reactors; it looks like China ...
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NASA Nuclear Plans: A Nuclear Rocket to Mars & Moon Reactor
By Dr. Zoomie
Hi, Dr. Zoomie – I saw a couple stories about NASA building nuclear rockets and ...
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Ignition Achieved: Fusion Power’s Breakthrough and Future Path
By Dr. Zoomie
Dear Dr. Zoomie – I read something in the paper recently about fusion power and ...
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The Reactor Zoo – Part 1: The Different Types of Nuclear Reactors
By Dr. Zoomie
The Reactor Zoo Yo, Dr. Z! So I keep hearing about different types of reactors ...
Read moreNova Khakovka Dam Breach & the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Station
By Dr. Zoomie
Breaching the Nova Khakovka Dam: Update to the May 30, 2023 post on the Zaporizhzhia ...
Read moreZaporizhzhia Reactor: Power Crisis and Uncertain Future
By Dr. Zoomie
Hi, Dr. Zoomie – welcome back! Now what’s the deal with the Zaporishzha Zaprasishka Zaporishisha ...
Read moreWhat is a Nuclear Power Plant?
By jason
A nuclear power plant is a plant where nuclear fission is used to generate electricity. ...
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