nuclear energy

noun

physics

: energy that is created by splitting apart the nuclei of atoms

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As governments and technology companies seek cleaner ways to power data centers, nuclear energy is increasingly being considered a viable long-term solution alongside renewable sources such as solar and wind. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 July 2026

American companies will have priority access to supply nuclear reactors and fuel to the Saudi nuclear energy program, according to an administration memo about the agreement seen by NPR. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 23 July 2026

Under the 30-year deal, announced on Wednesday, American companies would share peaceful civil nuclear energy technology with Saudi Arabia. — Taylor Luck, Christian Science Monitor, 22 July 2026

Westinghouse is the developer of a large reactor, called the AP1000, which is viewed as a key technology in expanding nuclear energy. — Spencer Kimball,pippa Stevens, CNBC, 22 July 2026

Rhymes for nuclear energy

• bioenergy