Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Are microreactors the future of nuclear energy? Someday, nuclear reactors the size of shipping containers could power your ...

A Trump administration pilot program aims for three nuclear startups to reach a key milestone by July 4, 2026. Valar Atomics says it’s the first to do so—but it had some help. It’s also, more ...

The U.S. had debated its growing 90,000 metric ton stockpile of spent nuclear fuel for decades. This radioactive “waste” in temporary storage contains untapped energy, enough to power the nation for ...

Are microreactors the future of nuclear energy? Someday, nuclear reactors the size of shipping containers could power your hometown, but a huge number of regulatory hurdles will have to be cleared ...

Microreactors offer portable, autonomous nuclear power for towns, campuses, industry, and military bases, with lower upfront costs than traditional plants. Despite their promise, investors remain wary ...