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Fast Company
1 month ago
Business

Georgia gets closer to carbon-free power with a second nuclear reactor complete

The second new nuclear reactor at Plant Vogtle in Georgia has entered commercial operation, costing much more and taking longer than expected. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 month ago
Europe news

Attacks on Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant increases accident risk, IAEA head says

The head of the U.N.'s atomic watchdog condemned the Ukrainian drone strike on the nuclear reactor at Zaporizhzhia plant, warning of an increased risk of a major nuclear accident.
The drone attacks were confirmed by various authorities, causing concern over potential safety compromises at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
OMG science

Nuclear reactor to power 'eventual human colony' on Moon one step closer to reality after latest NASA move

NASA is moving forward with plans to install a nuclear reactor on the Moon to support a human colony.
The reactor could also potentially be used on Mars.
The technology is needed because of the limitations of solar energy on the Moon. [ more ]
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