Idaho Leads Nuclear Renaissance
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Idaho’s nuclear legacy just got a major upgrade as the first new-generation reactor in 40 years went critical — and it’s just the beginning. Two reactors, including the first ever built outside a national lab and flown in on a C-17, have already hit criticality, with a third set to follow by July 4th. These sleek, modular reactors use smarter fuel and novel cooling tech like sodium heat pipes, ditching old-school water pumps. Energy Secretary Chris Wright is confident the deadline is within reach, calling Idaho — the birthplace of nuclear power in the U.S. — the perfect hub for this next era of clean energy. Criticality is just the start; the real test? Handling heat without traditional systems. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e504b09efca42a03
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