The nuclear fuel cycle involves using radioactive elements like uranium to generate energy in a series of processes that include mining, milling, enrichment, fuel fabrication, power generation, spend fuel storage, and disposal. Understanding the nuclear fuel cycle and the security measures in place to prevent the diversion of nuclear material for illicit purposes is important to ensure the safe and efficient production of nuclear energy. Watch our animation to find out more: | Sci Ani

Russia Builds the World’s First Closed Nuclear Fuel Cycle — Recycling Up to 95% of Spent Nuclear Fuel Russia has announced the development of the world’s first industrial-scale closed nuclear fuel system, a breakthrough designed to recycle up to 95% of spent nuclear fuel. Unlike traditional nuclear power models that treat used fuel as waste, this system reprocesses it into new fuel — dramatically reducing radioactive waste and improving energy efficiency. A closed fuel cycle separates reusable m