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Lise Meitner explained nuclear fission but didn’t get the Nobel Prize

The discovery of nuclear fission is one of the most profound scientific breakthroughs of the 20th century, reshaping physics, unlocking the power of the atomic nucleus, and setting the stage for both ...
Yahoo

Researchers make groundbreaking discovery with major implications for next-gen energy source: 'The picture has really changed'

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A research team from Chalmers University of Technology recently explored the process of nuclear fission in 100 nuclei and ...
Phys.org

Single fission experiment maps excess gamma rays from more than a dozen unstable nuclei

In a single experiment, physicists have measured the "excess" emission of high-energy gamma rays from more than a dozen heavy, unstable atomic nuclei. Mapping the gamma-ray emissions of so many ...
Phys.org

5D model accurately predicts nuclear fission in elements beyond uranium and plutonium

A five-dimensional (5D) Langevin approach developed by an international team of researchers, including members from Science Tokyo, accurately reproduces complex fission fragment distributions and ...
The Conversation

What’s the difference between fusion and fission? A nuclear physicist explains

Globally, nuclear power accounts for roughly 10% of electricity generation. In some countries, such as France, this figure is nearly 70%. Big tech companies such as Google are also turning to nuclear ...

Nuclear fusion startups seek regulatory clarity, more patient capital

One of the key recommendations from fusion startups is to create a separate regulatory framework for fusion reactors, arguing ...
GeekWire

Zap Energy’s nuclear double play: Fusion startup adds traditional fission to its lineup, in industry first

Challenges, breakthroughs and big ideas in the race to protect our planet. SEE MORE by Lisa Stiffler on Apr 29, 2026 at 6:31 am April 29, 2026 at 2:49 pm Zap Energy announced plans Wednesday to become ...