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Can the dream of fusion power be realized?

A new crop of well-funded startups are experimenting with novel technologies to harness the nuclear reactions that power the sun.

By M. Mitchell Waldrop . 15 January 2024

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Wins, losses and participation trophies for US nuclear power in 2023

From the long-awaited commissioning of Vogtle 3 to the NuScale pilot’s collapse, here are the biggest wins and losses for nuclear from this year.

By Eric Wesoff . 12 December 2023

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Making sense of advanced nuclear's stumbles

What's behind the recent troubles for nuclear startups? And can global nuclear capacity actually triple by 2050?

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By Stephen Lacey . 53 min . 12 December 2023

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20-plus countries pledge to triple the world's nuclear energy by 2050

At COP28, many major players are banding together to plan a big ramp-up of nuclear power. But without China's help, is the target realistic?

By Eric Wesoff . 5 December 2023

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Air Force rescinds $100M award for Oklo microreactor

In August, the Sam Altman–backed startup was tentatively chosen as the winner of a military contract to build an SMR by 2027. Bids are now being reconsidered.

By Eric Wesoff . 22 November 2023

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Podcast

The cost of nuclear

Building reactors in South Korea is far cheaper than building in the U.S., but why?

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By Shayle Kann . 48 min . 16 November 2023

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Future of small reactors at stake as NuScale deal flops

The startup’s most promising project has been canceled. It was supposed to build the first next-gen reactor in the U.S. — and usher in a new era for nuclear.

By Eric Wesoff . 9 November 2023

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Nucor bets on silver bullet for ‘green’ steel: Nuclear fusion

The steelmaking giant said Helion Energy would build a fusion reactor by 2030 at one of Nucor’s steel plants. But fusion is still more dream than reality.

By Eric Wesoff . 3 October 2023

gauzy rendering of ski-chalet-shaped building among autumn-colored trees

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Nuclear startup Oklo looks to rebound with backing from Sam Altman

The microreactor pioneer has a SPAC deal, signed customers and potential sources for its specialized fuel. Now it needs an OK from regulators.

By Eric Wesoff . 8 September 2023

Two concrete cooling towers stand tall against a blue sky with white clouds

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Vogtle 3 nuclear reactor is finally, seriously — for real — online

The beleaguered project is the first U.S. nuclear reactor built in three decades. It comes after six years of delays and a final price tag of over $30 billion.

By Maria Gallucci . 31 July 2023

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Nuclear

Can the dream of fusion power be realized?

Wins, losses and participation trophies for US nuclear power in 2023

Making sense of advanced nuclear's stumbles

20-plus countries pledge to triple the world's nuclear energy by 2050

Air Force rescinds $100M award for Oklo microreactor

The cost of nuclear

Future of small reactors at stake as NuScale deal flops

Nucor bets on silver bullet for ‘green’ steel: Nuclear fusion

Nuclear startup Oklo looks to rebound with backing from Sam Altman

Vogtle 3 nuclear reactor is finally, seriously — for real — online