Nuclear
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The 0.65% Fraction of Delayed Neutrons That Makes a Nuclear Chain Reaction Controllable
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New York Drafts Blueprint for 5-Gigawatt Nuclear Expansion to Anchor Clean Energy Grid
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How the 0.711% U-235 Concentration in Natural Uranium Limits Light-Water Reactor Fuel Burnup
7 sources · 2d ago
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ExplainerNuclear Fuel Cycle
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5 sources · 5d ago
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The Mechanics of TRISO Fuel: How Triple-Coated Uranium Particles Prevent Nuclear Meltdowns
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ExplainerNuclear Fuel Cycle
The Mechanics of Nuclear Fuel: How Uranium Ore Becomes Reactor-Ready Fuel and the Trade-Offs of Different Enrichment Levels
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5 sources · 6d ago
ExplainerNuclear Safety
The Mechanics of Nuclear Reactor Safety Systems: How the Defense-in-Depth Strategy Works
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6 sources · 7d ago
ExplainerNuclear Cogeneration
The Mechanics of Nuclear Desalination: How Reactors Co-Generate Power and Freshwater
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7 sources · 8d ago
ExplainerReactor Tech
Comparing Nuclear Reactor Generations: How Gen IV Designs Differ from the Light-Water Fleet
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4 sources · 8d ago
Nuclear TechExplainer
How Advanced Nuclear Reactors Are Powering the Next Generation of AI Data Centers
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5 sources · 9d ago
Uranium EnrichmentSupply Chain Expansion
Urenco Breaks Ground on Multi-Billion-Dollar Expansion to Boost US Uranium Enrichment Capacity by 50%
Domestic Nuclear Operators 35%Western Enrichment Suppliers 35%Federal Energy Policymakers 30%
5 sources · 10d ago
Nuclear FinanceExplainer
Global Nuclear Investment Must Hit $250 Billion Annually to Meet COP28 Tripling Goal
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3 sources · 11d ago
ExplainerModular Nuclear
How the First Next-Generation Small Modular Reactor in 50 Years Actually Works
Advanced Nuclear Developers 40%Federal Regulators 35%Global Energy Strategists 25%
5 sources · 12d ago
Maritime NuclearPolicy Explainer
IAEA Launches Global Regulatory Framework for Floating Nuclear Power and Maritime Propulsion
Nuclear Technology Developers 40%Maritime Regulators & Insurers 40%Environmental & Nonproliferation Watchdogs 20%
8 sources · 13d ago
Advanced NuclearExplainer
Google Signs Deal for Kairos Small Modular Reactors to Power AI Data Centers
Tech and Cloud Providers 38%Advanced Nuclear Developers 31%Grid and Utility Operators 31%
7 sources · 14d ago
Nuclear Supply ChainPolicy Decision
DOE Names Five States for New Nuclear Fuel Cycle 'Innovation Campuses' to Modernize US Supply Chain
Federal Policymakers 40%State Governments 35%Nuclear Industry & Innovators 25%
8 sources · 14d ago
ExplainerNuclear Fuel Cycle
New Processes Unlock Trillions in Reusable Fuel and High-Value Isotopes from US Nuclear Waste Stockpile
Closed-Cycle Advocates 45%Geologic Disposal Proponents 30%Non-Proliferation Analysts 25%
5 sources · 15d ago
ExplainerMicroreactors
Standard Nuclear Secures Long-Term TRISO Fuel Supply Deal for Radiant Microreactor Fleet
Advanced Reactor Developers 40%Energy Policy Analysts 35%Nuclear Safety Watchdogs 25%
5 sources · 16d ago
Reactor RestartsExplainer
Palisades Nuclear Plant Secures $1.5 Billion Federal Loan to Become First Decommissioned US Reactor to Restart
Federal & State Policymakers 40%Nuclear Industry & Utilities 40%Local Communities & Critics 20%
5 sources · 17d ago
Nuclear ExpansionExplainer
US Government Commits $80 Billion to Build 10 New Large-Scale AP1000 Nuclear Reactors
Federal & Industry Proponents 65%Economic & Environmental Skeptics 35%
7 sources · 18d ago
ExplainerNuclear Policy
Spain Reverses Nuclear Phase-Out, Extends Almaraz Reactor Life to 2030
Grid Reliability Advocates 40%Pragmatic Transition Planners 35%Accelerated Decarbonization Proponents 25%
5 sources · 19d ago
ExplainerNuclear Fuel Security
Sapporo Five Nations Urged to Form Allied Nuclear Fuel Cycle to Counter Russia and China
Allied Integration Advocates 45%National Security Analysts 35%Global Market Proponents 20%
5 sources · 20d ago
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Canada Unveils $70 Billion Churchill Falls and Gull Island Hydro Expansion
Federal and Provincial Governments 40%U.S. Energy Importers 30%Environmental and Indigenous Stakeholders 30%
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Nuclear DiplomacyPolicy Explainer
US Signs Landmark Nuclear Deal With Saudi Arabia Allowing Domestic Fuel Enrichment
U.S. Strategic Advocates 41%Non-Proliferation Watchdogs 35%Saudi Energy Planners 24%
8 sources · 21d ago
Advanced NuclearExplainer
TerraPower Begins Construction on America's First Utility-Scale Advanced Nuclear Plant in Wyoming
Advanced Nuclear Developers 40%Grid Operators & Utilities 30%Federal Regulators 30%
6 sources · 23d ago
Grid InfrastructureExplainer
NextEra and Japan Finalize $3.3 Billion Funding for 10 GW Gas Power Expansion in Texas and Pennsylvania
Infrastructure Developers 40%Economic Policymakers 35%Grid Operators & Planners 25%
5 sources · 25d ago
Nuclear ExpansionPolicy Decision
China Approves Construction of Eight New Nuclear Reactors in Major Expansion Push
State Energy Strategists 40%Nuclear Industry Observers 35%Economic & Climate Analysts 25%
7 sources · 26d ago
ExplainerAdvanced Nuclear
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7 sources · 28d ago
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5 sources · 29d ago
Nuclear Fuel SupplyExplainer
DOE Commits $2.7 Billion to Domestic Uranium Enrichment, Securing US Nuclear Fuel Supply
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4 sources · 30d ago
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TerraPower Begins Full Construction on First US Utility-Scale Advanced Nuclear Reactor in Wyoming
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7 sources · 34d ago
Energy-Water NexusExplainer
Why Hungary's Largest Nuclear Plant is Shutting Down—and How the Industry is Adapting to Warming Rivers
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Nuclear WastePolicy Breakthrough
Five States Agree to Host Nuclear Waste in Breakthrough for Advanced Reactor Development
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Advanced NuclearExplainer
Meta Secures 6.6 GW of Nuclear Power in Landmark Deals with TerraPower, Oklo, and Vistra
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9 sources · 52d ago
Grid TransitionExplainer
Global Nuclear Capacity Stagnates with Marginal 133 MW Net Gain in 2025 as Major Reactors Retire
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7 sources · 53d ago
Reactor LicensingPolicy Explainer
NRC Proposes Sweeping Regulatory Overhaul to Accelerate New Reactor Licensing and Save Industry $1.8 Billion
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ExplainerNext-Gen Nuclear
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ExplainerNuclear Fusion
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Nuclear InnovationExplainer
Google Secures 500 MW SMR Fleet from Kairos Power in Landmark Data Center Power Deal
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ExplainerAdvanced Nuclear
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