Generating electricity using fission has a chequered past. New approaches such as smaller reactors could transform the technology into a more nimble source of always-on, carbon-free power.
26 August 2026
Generating electricity using fission has a chequered past. New approaches such as smaller reactors could transform the technology into a more nimble source of always-on, carbon-free power.
By
Herb Brody0
Herb Brody
Shadowed by past disasters, nuclear engineers are developing different types of reactor, fuel, coolant and material that could…
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Nuclear energy is increasingly viewed not only as a clean energy source but also as a strategic asset.
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New reactors use novel materials and compact designs to make nuclear power safer and cheaper.
