Nuclear power “could arguably increase proliferation risk by at least a little,” Touran said. But he doesn’t think it’s a ...
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Uranium enrichment: A chemist explains how the surprisingly common element is processed to power reactors and weapons
When most people hear the word uranium, they think of mushroom clouds, Cold War standoffs or the glowing green rods from science fiction. But uranium isn’t just fuel for apocalyptic fears. It’s also a ...
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US lab heats up advanced nuclear reactor fuel testing for critical performance
Lightbridge Corporation has officially commenced the irradiation testing of its enriched uranium-zirconium alloy fuel ...
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Give Nuclear Power Another Chance
By several metrics, that dream is getting closer to reality: The costs of solar and batteries have plummeted, and California ...
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Aditi Verma, University of Michigan (THE CONVERSATION) You might imagine nuclear power ...
Small modular reactors require less space, are easier to build and are inherently safer than plants built decades ago, the panel heard.
Aditi Verma receives research funding from the U.S. Department of Energy. She is a board member for the Good Energy Collective and serves on various expert working groups of the OECD Nuclear Energy ...
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