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Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Can Small, Lego-Like Reactors Save Nuke Energy?

Can Small, Lego-Like Reactors Save Nuke Energy?

David Biello, SciAm
Small may be beautiful for the nuclear power industry So argue a host of would-be builders of novel nuclear reactors. While the U.S. government has not given up on investing in large units that boast conventional designs, the Department of Energy has also announced the availability of $450 million in funds to support engineering and licensing of so-called "small modular reactors."

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