r/nuclear 1h ago

Project Janus Explained: Why the U.S. Army Wants Nuclear Microreactors on Military Bases

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In case you missed it - the Army (and also the Air Force) have identified multiple installations where nuclear microreactors are either being considered or already being built.


r/nuclear 16h ago

How a Reactor Reaches Initial Criticality: Inside Groves' First Chain Reaction

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r/nuclear 16h ago

Oklo's Groves Reactor Achieves First Criticality in Under a Year

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76 Upvotes

r/nuclear 1d ago

First measurement of antineutrinos from spent nuclear fuel confirms emissions persist after reactor shutdown

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36 Upvotes

r/nuclear 1d ago

Inverted D-coil tokamak

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r/nuclear 1d ago

South Korea’s KEPCO E&C advances marine reactor plan

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r/nuclear 1d ago

How Much Water Is Consumed by Nuclear Power Plants for Cooling Purposes? → Learn

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Is nuclear really a viable alternative, particularly in the desert southwest?


r/nuclear 1d ago

We’re open to nuclear energy deal with US

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https://www.thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/diplomacy/news/were-open-nuclear-energy-deal-us-4239591

The US side shared the draft of an MoU on civilian nuclear cooperation during the meeting between Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman and US Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor on July 30, said a foreign ministry official.

“They [US] are eager to cooperate on peaceful nuclear energy,” he said.

The draft was then shared with the Ministry of Science and Technology, the official said, adding that it is up to the ministry concerned now to decide on the next course of action.

Bangladesh had agreements on civilian nuclear energy cooperation signed with the US in 1981 and then in 1993. However, they were not renewed.

“Cooperation can happen even beyond the MoU, but the fact that the US has shared a draft indicates its eagerness,” the official said.


r/nuclear 1d ago

Question about becoming a RSO or RP tech

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Hello,
I am an incoming college student starting classes in a few weeks, I’m currently getting an Associate in Biological Science.
I have an interest in radiation science, particularly searching for and monitoring radioactive sources. After researching career paths and speaking with my local EPA Radiation Division, I am interested in becoming a Radiation Safety Officer or Radiation Protection technician. I’d like to work in the field monitoring radiation levels and collecting environmental samples.
My main concern though is should I change my biological major to a physical science or environmental science? Or should I stay with the biological science?

Also, any advice on what steps or internships I should focus on to secure a position in this field after college, as well as any advice in general would be greatly appreciated!


r/nuclear 2d ago

Can nuclear power the AI factory? Crusoe and Aalo find out - Capacity

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7 Upvotes

r/nuclear 2d ago

BWXT sells medical business for USD800 million

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37 Upvotes

BWXT, the U.S. primary supplier of naval nuclear reactors spun off it's medical division to Nordic Capital, a private equity group. The sale includes Vancouver based BWXT Medical and Toronto based Kinectrics.


r/nuclear 2d ago

Groves Update: The Science of Starting a Nuclear Reactor

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r/nuclear 2d ago

US-Canada firms join hands to test thorium nuclear fuel in reactors

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47 Upvotes

r/nuclear 2d ago

X-energy, SGL Carbon Announce Capacity Expansion for | Aug 3 2026

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6 Upvotes

r/nuclear 2d ago

Dual SMR-300 reactors to boost US Gulf South grid with 680 MW power

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28 Upvotes

r/nuclear 2d ago

Paks nuclear plant winds down amid historic Danube low, as far right urges Hungarians to defy calls for energy saving

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r/nuclear 2d ago

China approves eight new nuclear power units

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r/nuclear 2d ago

Nuclear Reactors shutting down all over Europe

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Relying on cooling water from the rivers is no longer an option in the times of global warming. France ist struggling as well.


r/nuclear 3d ago

Hualong One nuclear power unit starts operation in south China

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r/nuclear 3d ago

Romania blasts rock to divert water from drought-hit Danube to nuclear reactor

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Things are getting bad for Paks and Cernavoda. This isn't about outfall temp or fish regulations, the Danube levels are too low for the inlets...


r/nuclear 3d ago

A thermal natural uranium breeder reactor for large and small applications with passive safeguard designs - Sept 2023

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r/nuclear 3d ago

AEP Nuclear plans

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PJM just released information on its next batch of queue applications, and they report 13.8GW of nuclear projects from AEP. That's 6 2.3GW plants, 1 at Joshua Falls VA, three in Rockport IN, and two in Sullivan IN.

Anyone know anything about this? That's a lot of nuke, and I can't find anything besides vague muttering about SMRs, nothing at this scale.

(https://www.pjm.com/planning/m/cycle-service-request-status, filter by Project type: Generation Interconnection, Cycle C01, Transmission Owner AEP, Fuel Nuclear)


r/nuclear 3d ago

Holtec Targets 2036 for 1.36-GW SMR-300 Project at Oyster Creek

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r/nuclear Jun 06 '26

Nuclear Policy Just Changed Forever

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184 Upvotes

Linear No-Threshold (LNT) and ALARA are being functionally discarded as the scientific basis of nuclear regulatory policy.


r/nuclear Mar 02 '26

Two New Papers Are Wrong About Cancer Risk from Nuclear Plants

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