ANS is committed to advancing, fostering, and promoting the development and application of nuclear sciences and technologies to benefit society.
Explore the many uses for nuclear science and its impact on energy, the environment, healthcare, food, and more.
Explore membership for yourself or for your organization.
Conference Spotlight
2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
Latest Magazine Issues
Aug 2026
Jan 2026
2026
Latest Journal Issues
Nuclear Science and Engineering
October 2026
Nuclear Technology
September 2026
Fusion Science and Technology
August 2026
Latest News
LLNL, Ampera partner to develop thorium-based TRISO fuel
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory has formed a strategic partnership with Ampera to develop the company’s nuclear fuel concept through a project named THUNDER, for Thorium Unimodal Droplet Ejection for Reactors.
The focus of THUNDER is fabricating TRISO made with kernels of thorium rather than the usual uranium. LLNL and Ampera will evaluate and optimize liquid metal–jetting technology to produce highly uniform, spherical kernels of thorium-232 for later processing into TRISO fuel.
Technical Session|Panel|Sponsored by RRSD
Monday, June 16, 2025|1:00–2:45PM CDT|Chicago Ballroom A
Session Chair:
Anamary Daniel
Alternate Chair:
Young Soo Park
Session Organizer:
Adam J. Carroll
As the digital and physical worlds converge, the nuclear industry faces a pivotal opportunity to embrace digital transformation. This panel addresses the industry's perception of this evolution and its readiness to adapt. Digital transformation is more than adopting technology; it represents a shift driven by continuous innovation. The discussion highlights how the industry fosters innovation to ensure digital advancements empower the workforce rather than create barriers. Panelists will cover ways these changes improve productivity, safety, and efficiency while tackling challenges. By emphasizing strategies for seamless integration, the session focuses on aligning technological progress with workforce development for sustainable growth