nuclear energy

noun

physics

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

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The laboratory expects demand for the neutron-emitting isotope to increase as the US expands its nuclear energy ambitions and new reactor technologies move toward deployment. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026

The goal is to solve the nation’s nuclear waste disposal problems just in time to power the construction gold rush of AI data centers with a renaissance of next-generation nuclear energy. — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2026

Backers say carbon-free nuclear energy can provide reliable baseload power without contributing to climate change. — Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026

With advanced knowledge, traders betting on a plunge in the Canadian dollar, a drop in nuclear energy stocks or a jump in oil futures could have raked in big paydays. — Bernard Condon, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for nuclear energy

• bioenergy