Thorium could refuel the future of nuclear energy | The McGill Tribune

Thorium could refuel the future of nuclear energy | The McGill Tribune: Despite being named after the Norse god of thunder, thorium does not come from the sky; rather, it is naturally occurring in the Earth’s crust. Discovered in 1828, thorium is a slightly radioactive metal that is a promising nuclear fuel alternative to uranium. However, the use of thorium as a …