Aircraft carriers are the ultimate symbols of naval power, floating cities that project military dominance across the oceans. Two of the most notable classes are the nuclear-powered USS Gerald Ford ...

When nuclear energy is mentioned, most people think about nuclear power plants, but did you know that nuclear technology fuels some of the most advanced ships in the world? Nuclear energy plays a ...

I’ve grown up with rockets that burn chemical fuel, but NASA’s next big leap in propulsion could make those engines look as dated as steam trains. By turning to nuclear power in space, the agency is ...