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Singapore is training local experts and studying advanced nuclear technology as it prepares for a potential clean energy future. The new Nuclear Energy Office is building homegrown talent to safely assess whether nuclear power could work in the dense city-state.
The retail giant just signed its first nuclear power agreement, securing 176 MW of clean electricity from an existing Illinois facility starting in 2029. This groundbreaking deal will power Walmart's new high-tech distribution center while keeping energy costs low for shoppers.
India just ended six decades of government-only nuclear power, welcoming private companies and international partners to help supercharge clean energy growth. A major U.S. delegation arrives this month to explore partnerships that could transform how the world's most populous nation powers its future.
America is building its first nuclear reactor-powered interplanetary spacecraft, designed to reach Mars faster than ever before. The Space Reactor-1 Freedom could revolutionize how we travel between planets.
A revolutionary power plant in Texas will run on both natural gas and nuclear energy, solving two of the biggest challenges facing clean energy today. The innovative design cuts construction time by 93% while delivering flexible, reliable electricity.
French nuclear reactors have completely reversed their operating pattern in just six years. They now power down at midday when European solar energy peaks, marking a historic shift in how Europe's energy grid works.
A Tennessee construction worker turned Uber driver just graduated with an electrical engineering degree through a 100% tuition scholarship. Now he's aiming for a career bringing clean nuclear energy to America's power grid.
Sweden has found the cheapest path to meet its surging electricity demand: expanding nuclear power and onshore wind farms. By 2045, the nation aims to double its electricity supply while keeping emissions at net zero.
A groundbreaking agreement between nuclear startup Oklo and industrial giant Siemens Energy is turning advanced nuclear power from concept into reality. The partnership secures critical equipment for America's first next-generation reactor, proving clean nuclear energy can move from drawing board to deployment.
Crystal clear waters near a nuclear power plant in southern China now host thriving pearl farms, proving clean energy can create unexpected opportunities. This innovative pairing is reshaping how the world thinks about sustainable development.
A groundbreaking study introduces a new way to measure energy costs and finds renewable energy is dramatically cheaper than nuclear power when you count the full picture. The research could reshape how countries plan their clean energy future.
A softball-sized satellite carrying a pencil eraser-sized nuclear battery just made history by becoming the first commercial spacecraft cleared to fly with nuclear power. The real breakthrough isn't the tiny amount of electricity it makes, but the regulatory door it opens for an entire industry.
Vermont's governor is supporting a bill that could bring nuclear energy back to the state, aiming to cut electricity costs and speed up clean energy goals. The proposal would rename the state's renewable energy standard to include zero-emission nuclear power alongside solar and wind.
America is taking a giant leap toward permanent lunar living by developing nuclear reactors that could power moon bases by 2030. NASA and the Department of Energy just formalized their partnership to make reliable energy on the moon a reality.
NASA just announced its first nuclear-powered interplanetary spacecraft will launch in 2028, carrying three helicopters to scout Mars for future human missions. This breakthrough technology could unlock exploration across our entire solar system.
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NASA plans to launch the first nuclear fission-powered spacecraft beyond Earth's orbit by late 2028, opening the door to exploring Mars and distant worlds. The mission could revolutionize deep space travel and help establish a future moon base.
NASA will launch the first-ever nuclear-powered spacecraft to Mars before 2028, opening the door to faster, farther missions across our solar system. The groundbreaking mission proves technology that could finally let us explore distant planets and moons that traditional rockets simply can't reach.
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Three Mile Island's undamaged reactor is coming back online in 2027, adding 835 megawatts of carbon-free power to the grid. Federal regulators just cleared two major hurdles to make the historic restart happen.
For the first time ever, solar power supplied a quarter of Europe's electricity in June, surpassing nuclear, gas, and all other sources. The clean energy milestone caps years of explosive growth that exceeded every expert prediction.
Beaming electricity from space could become as affordable as nuclear power within 16 years, according to a groundbreaking UK government study. The technology promises constant clean energy that works even when the sun sets on Earth.
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