nuclear power

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Highly enriched uranium can be used for nuclear weapons; low-enriched uranium can fuel nuclear power plants.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Bushehr nuclear power plant, Iran's only operational civilian nuclear facility, was built by Russia and officially handed over in September 2013, after decades of twists, turns and delays linked to Iran's turbulent history.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

User-friendly design can save lives by allowing for legibility and shared understanding, making it safer to run nuclear power plants, air traffic control towers, and robotic surgical systems.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

SMRs are viewed as more cost-effective sources of nuclear power.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

A nuclear power plant that is humming along properly contains its radiation in the reactor.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland