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This module delves into the unique properties of thorium and its potential as a safer and more sustainable alternative in nuclear reactor technology. introduces an overview on thorium-based reactors’ ...

A technology called the molten-salt reactor first went online in 1965 at ... of people for millions of years using a common element: thorium. Listen for more about thorium plus Bill Nye and ...

A top-down view of an experimental thorium-based nuclear reactor from the 1960s. (Photo: Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US Department of Energy) The sands of India are brimming with potential to fuel ...

Talk about planning ahead. Molten-Salt Reactors: The Cool Kids of Nuclear Power Now, before you start envisioning a world powered by thorium, let's talk logistics. Traditional nuclear reactors are ...