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Major Energy and Environmental News and Commentary affecting the Nuclear Industry.

Saturday, January 24, 2026

Has Russia Finally Begun Disconnecting Ukraine's Nuclear Plants?

Has Russia Finally Begun Disconnecting Ukraine's Nuclear Plants?
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US firm to get uranium lower than weapons-grade for reactor Hermes

US firm to get uranium lower than weapons-grade for reactor Hermes
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Lawmakers want Big Tech to fund power plants on nation’s largest grid. But how?

Lawmakers want Big Tech to fund power plants on nation’s largest grid. But how?
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Small nuclear reactors that can power a city being evaluated for safety

Small nuclear reactors that can power a city being evaluated for safety
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Nuclear Shutdown is Called "a Mistake" by German Chancellor | Neutron Bytes

Nuclear Shutdown is Called "a Mistake" by German Chancellor | Neutron Bytes
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Daily on Energy, presented by Americans for Fusion: Quote of the week, an NRC request, and brace for the cold!

Daily on Energy, presented by Americans for Fusion: Quote of the week, an NRC request, and brace for the cold!
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New York PSC Moves to Provide Financial Certainty for New York’s Existing Fleet of Upstate Nuclear Power Plants | American Public Power Association

New York PSC Moves to Provide Financial Certainty for New York’s Existing Fleet of Upstate Nuclear Power Plants | American Public Power Association
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Friday, January 23, 2026

US firm to get uranium lower than weapons-grade for reactor Hermes

US firm to get uranium lower than weapons-grade for reactor Hermes
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Our Nuclear Weapons Need a New Home | RealClearDefense

Our Nuclear Weapons Need a New Home | RealClearDefense
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Trump hopes for nuclear licensing at warp speed - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1

Trump hopes for nuclear licensing at warp speed - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1
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Moody’s Forecasts $3 Trillion Data Center Investment by 2030

Moody’s Forecasts $3 Trillion Data Center Investment by 2030
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New York extends billions in subsidies for Upstate nuclear plants - Olean Times Herald

New York extends billions in subsidies for Upstate nuclear plants - Olean Times Herald
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Ukraine is battling to keep the lights on - this nuclear is vital in their fight

Ukraine is battling to keep the lights on - this nuclear is vital in their fight
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Fleet-wide life extension  - Nuclear Engineering International

Fleet-wide life extension  - Nuclear Engineering International
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Denmark begins study on potential use of nuclear energy - World Nuclear News

Denmark begins study on potential use of nuclear energy - World Nuclear News
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Thursday, January 22, 2026

Japan Restarts Unit 6 At Kashiwazaki Kariwa Nuclear Power Station

Japan Restarts Unit 6 At Kashiwazaki Kariwa Nuclear Power Station
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Doosan Enerbility to invest $207M in facilities as reactor demand rises - UPI.com

Doosan Enerbility to invest $207M in facilities as reactor demand rises - UPI.com
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U.S. Department of Energy Certifies Thea Energy’s Fusion Pilot Plant Preconceptual Design - Thea Energy

U.S. Department of Energy Certifies Thea Energy’s Fusion Pilot Plant Preconceptual Design - Thea Energy
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Congress passes new nuclear funding -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

Congress passes new nuclear funding -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire
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Path Forward.2026 - Path-Forward.2026.pdf

Path Forward.2026 - Path-Forward.2026.pdf
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Nuclear power gathers pace globally | Semafor

Nuclear power gathers pace globally | Semafor
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Nuclear power gathers pace globally | Semafor

Nuclear power gathers pace globally | Semafor
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Nuclear power gathers pace globally | Semafor

Nuclear power gathers pace globally | Semafor
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Trump fast-tracks ‘three-week’ nuclear approval for Big Tech to fuel AI race | Fortune

Trump fast-tracks ‘three-week’ nuclear approval for Big Tech to fuel AI race | Fortune
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Wednesday, January 21, 2026

US magnetic control to shield fusion reactor from electron bombardment

US magnetic control to shield fusion reactor from electron bombardment
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Billion-times more efficient fusion unlocked with low-frequency laser

Billion-times more efficient fusion unlocked with low-frequency laser
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These Areas are the Biggest Blackout Risks in The American Electricity Grid - Climate Crisis 247

These Areas are the Biggest Blackout Risks in The American Electricity Grid - Climate Crisis 247
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Tepco restarts reactor at Kashiwazaki-Kariwa, world’s largest nuclear plant - The Japan Times

Tepco restarts reactor at Kashiwazaki-Kariwa, world’s largest nuclear plant - The Japan Times
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Slovakia, US sign nuclear deal for new 1,200 MWe power reactor

Slovakia, US sign nuclear deal for new 1,200 MWe power reactor
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Joint study validates SMR use for chemical plants - World Nuclear News

Joint study validates SMR use for chemical plants - World Nuclear News
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Resilience is having a moment. What does that mean for utilities? | Latitude Media

Resilience is having a moment. What does that mean for utilities? | Latitude Media
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How the Tech Industry Is Responding to Data Center Backlash - Heatmap News

How the Tech Industry Is Responding to Data Center Backlash - Heatmap News
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National targets for new nuclear 'far exceed a tripling of global capacity' - World Nuclear News

National targets for new nuclear 'far exceed a tripling of global capacity' - World Nuclear News
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Japan restarts world's biggest nuclear plant

Japan restarts world's biggest nuclear plant
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Nuclear power in Canada’s clean energy future | EY - Canada

Nuclear power in Canada’s clean energy future | EY - Canada
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Tepco restarts Kashiwazaki-Kariwa reactor - World Nuclear News

Tepco restarts Kashiwazaki-Kariwa reactor - World Nuclear News
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Bruce C project 'would boost GDP by CAD238 billion' - World Nuclear News

Bruce C project 'would boost GDP by CAD238 billion' - World Nuclear News
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KHNP takes stake in TerraPower - World Nuclear News

KHNP takes stake in TerraPower - World Nuclear News
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Cooling system tests at RA-10 multipurpose reactor - World Nuclear News

Cooling system tests at RA-10 multipurpose reactor - World Nuclear News
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International safety assessments of Finnish, French SMRs - World Nuclear News

International safety assessments of Finnish, French SMRs - World Nuclear News
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Exclusive: Japan’s Tiny Nuclear Reactors Are Headed to Texas - Heatmap News

Exclusive: Japan’s Tiny Nuclear Reactors Are Headed to Texas - Heatmap News
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Experts issue warning about in-progress nuclear power plant: 'Exceeds the initial estimates'

Experts issue warning about in-progress nuclear power plant: 'Exceeds the initial estimates'
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We are sleepwalking into nuclear catastrophe | Responsible Statecraft

We are sleepwalking into nuclear catastrophe | Responsible Statecraft
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Inside Pennsylvania’s Nuclear Town (Three Mile Island) | RealClearEnergy

Inside Pennsylvania’s Nuclear Town (Three Mile Island) | RealClearEnergy
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Power Brokers, by Nick Bowlin

Power Brokers, by Nick Bowlin
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Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Inside Meta’s massive nuclear push | Latitude Media

Inside Meta’s massive nuclear push | Latitude Media
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US Experts Recommend Creation Of New Company To Deal With ‘Nagging Problem’ Of Nuclear Waste

US Experts Recommend Creation Of New Company To Deal With ‘Nagging Problem’ Of Nuclear Waste
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FACT SHEET: The Energy Department Is Delivering On Accelerating The Deployment Of Nuclear Power | Department of Energy

FACT SHEET: The Energy Department Is Delivering On Accelerating The Deployment Of Nuclear Power | Department of Energy
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Joint study validates SMR use for chemical plants - World Nuclear News

Joint study validates SMR use for chemical plants - World Nuclear News
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Government funding for Saskatchewan SMR test facility - World Nuclear News

Government funding for Saskatchewan SMR test facility - World Nuclear News
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Amentum to be delivery partner for Rolls-Royce SMR - World Nuclear News

Amentum to be delivery partner for Rolls-Royce SMR - World Nuclear News
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National targets for new nuclear 'far exceed a tripling of global capacity' - World Nuclear News

National targets for new nuclear 'far exceed a tripling of global capacity' - World Nuclear News
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Biggest Energy Stories of 2025 | RealClearEnergy

Biggest Energy Stories of 2025 | RealClearEnergy
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Warren Buffett: AI Risks Like Nuclear Weapons | RealClearEnergy

Warren Buffett: AI Risks Like Nuclear Weapons | RealClearEnergy
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Solar power generation drives electricity generation growth over the next two years - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)

Solar power generation drives electricity generation growth over the next two years - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)
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China starts construction of innovative nuclear project - World Nuclear News

China starts construction of innovative nuclear project - World Nuclear News
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Türkiye’s First Nuclear Reactor 99% Complete, Energy Milestone Nears - Caspianpost.com

Türkiye’s First Nuclear Reactor 99% Complete, Energy Milestone Nears - Caspianpost.com
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Russia threatens Ukraine nuclear power plants, ZNPP attack imminent | Fox News

Russia threatens Ukraine nuclear power plants, ZNPP attack imminent | Fox News
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Washington Pivots to Gas, Coal and Nuclear for AI Baseload Power | OilPrice.com

Washington Pivots to Gas, Coal and Nuclear for AI Baseload Power | OilPrice.com
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The top 10 states of nuclear -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

The top 10 states of nuclear -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire
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FERC approves central US grid plan for connecting AI data centers - E&E News by POLITICO

FERC approves central US grid plan for connecting AI data centers - E&E News by POLITICO
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260115.Solving the Nuclear Waste Problem in the US 2026-01-15.docx - 260115.Solving-the-Nuclear-Waste-Problem-in-the-US-2026-01-15.docx.pdf

260115.Solving the Nuclear Waste Problem in the US 2026-01-15.docx - 260115.Solving-the-Nuclear-Waste-Problem-in-the-US-2026-01-15.docx.pdf
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A Nuclear Power Perspective for 2026 - The National Interest

A Nuclear Power Perspective for 2026 - The National Interest
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The SHANTI Act: A renaissance of India-US nuclear energy cooperation

The SHANTI Act: A renaissance of India-US nuclear energy cooperation
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Let's start building nuclear plants already - Washington Times

Let's start building nuclear plants already - Washington Times
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Monday, January 19, 2026

Theodore Postol: The Secrets of Russia's Oreshnik Missile

Theodore Postol: The Secrets of Russia's Oreshnik Missile
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Artificial Intelligence Needs Nuclear Energy, and Oklo Could Deliver It | The Motley Fool

Artificial Intelligence Needs Nuclear Energy, and Oklo Could Deliver It | The Motley Fool
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Viewpoint: Trump’s support for nuclear energy is a win for the climate - Genetic Literacy Project

Viewpoint: Trump’s support for nuclear energy is a win for the climate - Genetic Literacy Project
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NRC sets license renewal Q&A this week - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1

NRC sets license renewal Q&A this week - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1
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NRC Confirms Effective Date of Direct Final Rule Adding Conditional Sunset Dates to Certain Regulations | Morgan Lewis - Up & Atom - JDSupra

NRC Confirms Effective Date of Direct Final Rule Adding Conditional Sunset Dates to Certain Regulations | Morgan Lewis - Up & Atom - JDSupra
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Does Constellation Energy’s (CEG) Massive Shelf and NRC Win Reframe Its Data Center Nuclear Thesis?

Does Constellation Energy’s (CEG) Massive Shelf and NRC Win Reframe Its Data Center Nuclear Thesis?
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The Department of Energy Ends ALARA - The National Interest

The Department of Energy Ends ALARA - The National Interest
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Rosatom hopes for four foreign unit start-ups in 2026 - World Nuclear News

Rosatom hopes for four foreign unit start-ups in 2026 - World Nuclear News
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Slovakia and USA sign nuclear energy agreement - World Nuclear News

Slovakia and USA sign nuclear energy agreement - World Nuclear News
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UK maritime nuclear consortium launched - World Nuclear News

UK maritime nuclear consortium launched - World Nuclear News
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Cutting nuclear power plant costs: Argonne develops framework for smarter maintenance | Argonne National Laboratory

Cutting nuclear power plant costs: Argonne develops framework for smarter maintenance | Argonne National Laboratory
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Argonne National Laboratory Develops Method To Help Cut ‘Millions’ From Nuclear Plant Maintenance Costs

Argonne National Laboratory Develops Method To Help Cut ‘Millions’ From Nuclear Plant Maintenance Costs
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Here's what type of energy powers AI

Here's what type of energy powers AI
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FACT SHEET: Trump Administration Outlines Plan To Build Big Power Plants Again | Department of Energy

FACT SHEET: Trump Administration Outlines Plan To Build Big Power Plants Again | Department of Energy
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4 things to watch at DOE in 2026 - E&E News by POLITICO

4 things to watch at DOE in 2026 - E&E News by POLITICO
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Why Billions for Uranium Enrichment… | The Breakthrough Institute

Why Billions for Uranium Enrichment… | The Breakthrough Institute
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A Nuclear Power Perspective for 2026 - The National Interest

A Nuclear Power Perspective for 2026 - The National Interest
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New York's Ridiculous Energy Policy | RealClearEnergy

New York's Ridiculous Energy Policy | RealClearEnergy
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The Grid Is Warning Pennsylvania | RealClearEnergy

The Grid Is Warning Pennsylvania | RealClearEnergy
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New York Gov. Hochul Expands Nuclear Aspirations | RealClearEnergy

New York Gov. Hochul Expands Nuclear Aspirations | RealClearEnergy
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EIA: Gas Prices Down in 2026, Up in 2027 | RealClearEnergy

EIA: Gas Prices Down in 2026, Up in 2027 | RealClearEnergy
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EV-Only Is COLLAPSING | RealClearEnergy

EV-Only Is COLLAPSING | RealClearEnergy
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U.S. Really Wants a Nuclear Reactor on the Moon by 2030 | RealClearEnergy

U.S. Really Wants a Nuclear Reactor on the Moon by 2030 | RealClearEnergy
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Sunday, January 18, 2026

Gov. Kathy Hochul wants New York to build its first new nuclear power plant in decades | AP News

Gov. Kathy Hochul wants New York to build its first new nuclear power plant in decades | AP News
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Trump’s rush to build nuclear reactors raises worries : NPR

Trump’s rush to build nuclear reactors raises worries : NPR
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China and Russia dominate nuclear power push with 90% of new reactors - Nikkei Asia

China and Russia dominate nuclear power push with 90% of new reactors - Nikkei Asia
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bne IntelliNews - Russia and China dominate global nuclear power construction

bne IntelliNews - Russia and China dominate global nuclear power construction
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4 Million join Venezuela’s massive Marian procession

4 Million join Venezuela’s massive Marian procession
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(346) The Plan To Kill Humanity: Total Extermination Is REAL | Drs. I. Hughes & S. Starr - YouTube

(346) The Plan To Kill Humanity: Total Extermination Is REAL | Drs. I. Hughes & S. Starr - YouTube
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China begins world’s first hybrid nuclear plant for industrial steam

China begins world’s first hybrid nuclear plant for industrial steam
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Israel objects to White House’s pick of leaders for ‘board of peace’ | Israel-Gaza war | The Guardian

Israel objects to White House’s pick of leaders for ‘board of peace’ | Israel-Gaza war | The Guardian
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US firm proves deep borehole technology for reactor waste two miles down

US firm proves deep borehole technology for reactor waste two miles down
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UK-made super materials to shield fusion reactors from extreme heat

UK-made super materials to shield fusion reactors from extreme heat
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Court issues major ruling in US nuclear power plant's legal battle with residents: 'We feel very good'

Court issues major ruling in US nuclear power plant's legal battle with residents: 'We feel very good'
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