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Small Nuclear Reactors Vulnerable to Big Risks (Op-Ed)
By Elliott Negin published
Opinion Are small modular nuclear reactors truly a better deal than large power plants in terms of cost and safety?

Cosmic Rays May Reveal Damage to Fukushima's Nuclear Reactors
By Jeremy Hsu published
Calif. Nuclear Power Plant Set for Retirement
By Megan Gannon published
Southern California's embattled San Onofre nuclear plant will be permanently shut down, its operators announced today.

'Powerships' May Replace South Korea's Offline Nuclear Reactors
By Live Science Staff published
Floating power plants rented from Turkey can help prevent power shortages in an emergency.

Look Ma, No Bubbles! New Material Boils Without the Froth
By Charles Q. Choi published
The finding may lead the way to avoiding nuclear plant explosions.

Kodak had a 'Secret' Nuclear Reactor
By Live Science Staff published
The bankrupt former photography giant had a secret nuclear reactor at its New York headquarters.

How Safe Are US Nuclear Reactors? Lessons from Fukushima
By David Biello published
The U.S. has reactors of the same designs that melted down at Fukushima Daiichi, but regulators hope changes could prevent a repeat of Japan's nuclear crisis.
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