The United States is planning to put nuclear reactors in space within the next ...

Steven J. Zinkle is East Tennessee’s world-class materials scientist on a mission. He wants to make sure that the nuclear companies with stakes in the Oak Ridge nuclear energy hub will be successful.

The demand for reliable, 24/7 power for data centers is driving a historic level of interest in building new nuclear reactors. Current regulations and the high cost of qualifying new materials push ...