For decades, atomic clocks have been the pinnacle of precision timekeeping, enabling GPS navigation, cutting-edge physics ...

Thorium is a relatively abundant, slightly radioactive element which is commonly produced as a byproduct of mining rare-earth metals. On its own, thorium isn't fissile, which means it doesn't ...

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 ...

China could be sitting on top of enough thorium to power its energy needs almost forever, a national survey has revealed. This one radioactive metal alone could revolutionise global energy ...

Research has been published over the past few decades on the possible use of thorium in various nuclear power reactor types. Therefore, it is worthwhile to analyse the supply situation for additional ...

Will thorium reactors be the future of renewable energy? While nuclear power raises fear among many of us, it's considered one of our better options for a reliable, carbon-free renewable energy ...

Yes, thorium, the underdog of the periodic table, is stepping into the spotlight, promising to keep our lights on for, oh, just the next 60,000 years. For those of you who slept through chemistry ...

You can get in touch with John by emailing [email protected] Chinese media has reported that the country's geologists had uncovered vast deposits of thorium in the autonomous region of Inner ...

A national survey of China has revealed China’s huge reserves of thorium. The South China Morning Post quoted an expert as saying in its report that this radioactive metal alone can ...