Nuclear Science
by aurilisdev
Nuclear Science adds fission and fusion reactors, particle accelerators and radioactive materials to Minecraft, with machines built on nuclear physics.
What it does
The mod targets electricity generation. Fission and fusion reactors, along with particle accelerators, are the advanced machines that supply power. Rare materials such as antimatter and dark matter are crafted into explosives and theoretical power generators. Radioisotope generators and breeder and fissile fuel rods round out the power chain.
Beyond energy, the mod brings nuclear physics into play. Radiation, hazmat suits and the machines themselves are modeled on real physics and chemistry, so gameplay leans toward a more scientific setting. It requires Electrodynamics and Voltaic, which must be installed alongside it.
Nuclear Science runs on client and server, so both the server and every player need it. Files are published for Forge and NeoForge across six release versions, 1.16.5 – 1.21.1, and the latest NeoForge file targets 1.21.1. The code is under a custom license and is not open source.
Key features
Fission and fusion reactors
Two reactor types generate power from fission and fusion reactions, each with its own fuel and layout.
Particle accelerators
Accelerators are machines that produce particles used in nuclear processes and advanced crafting.
Radiation and hazmat suits
Radiation is a hazard that players guard against with hazmat suits when working near reactors.
Rare materials
Antimatter and dark matter are rare items used to craft explosives and theoretical power generators.
Fuel rods
Breeder and fissile fuel rods provide the fuel that fission reactors consume.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 2
How it compares
Mekanism Fission Recipe is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only and covers 1.19.2 – 1.21.1 on Forge and NeoForge. Create : CROWNS is under the MIT License, also for 1.19.2 – 1.21.1 on Forge and NeoForge. Mekanism Generators is under the MIT License and supports 1.7.10 – 1.21.1 on Forge and NeoForge, with power generation in place of fission and fusion reactors.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuclear Science | Forge and NeoForge | 1.16.5 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-10-14 |
| Mekanism Fission Recipe | Forge and NeoForge | 1.19.2 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2025-01-20 |
| Create : CROWNS | Forge and NeoForge | 1.19.2 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-07-09 |
| Mekanism Generators | Forge and NeoForge | 1.7.10 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-04-10 |
Questions
Does Nuclear Science need other mods to run?
Does the server need Nuclear Science installed?
Which loaders does Nuclear Science support?
In the catalog
Nuclear Science is one of 8,499 Technology mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,122 Technology mods for Forge. 32,366 mods support Minecraft 1.21.1.
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What the author says
Nuclear Science intends to relieve the burden of electricity generation in Minecraft. Advanced technologies like Fission and Fusion reactors, alongside particle accelerators, are included in this mod. Rare items like antimatter and dark matter also exist, which are used to craft different explosives and theoretical…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/nuclear-science
- Owner
- aurilisdev
- Published
- 2023-09-27
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-10-14
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15