Welcome to what the industry recognizes as Nuclear Science Week!
This week we’re spotlighting the nuclear stories that sparked the biggest conversations on Energy Central over the past 12 months. A few highlights — click through to read and weigh in:
DOE’s expedited testing pilot for advanced reactors — a deep look at DOE’s pilot program and the debate around timelines and readiness. Story here
When nuclear plants become military targets — a widely read guest commentary exploring security risks and what they mean for operators and policymakers. Story here
Industry vs. academics: the HALEU debate — coverage of the arguments over HALEU availability, safeguards, and nonproliferation concerns. Story here
TVA’s BWRX-300 SMR plans — reporting on TVA’s path toward an SMR construction-permit application and what that could mean for deployment. Story here
U.S. nuclear power: capacity and trends — an overview of recent coverage showing the shifting landscape for restarts, life-extension and new builds. Story here
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Question for the community: what excites you most about nuclear right now — SMRs, fuel advances (HALEU/TRISO), regulatory change, security, workforce, or something else? Drop a comment or start a thread — let’s talk. ⚛️