Why The Nuclear Powered USS Nimitz Carrier's Retirement Is So Important

Nuclear power may be approaching a renaissance as energy needs worldwide continue to climb, but it wouldn't be possible ...
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Why Australia Wants ‘AUKUS’ Nuclear Attack Submarines ASAP

Australia’s jump to AUKUS nuclear-powered submarines is rooted in the Collins class’s limits: an aging, conventional fleet with a long history of noise, combat-system bugs, engine woes, corrosion, and ...
Interesting Engineering

US boiling-water nuclear reactors to run on next-gen fuel, boosting power output US boiling-water nuclear reactors to run on next-gen fuel, boosting power output US b…

Lately, work on the next-gen nuclear fuel system has increased. Last week, US-based Standard Nuclear Inc. and French nuclear ...
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How NASA’s New Nuclear Engine Could Change Space Travel Forever

For decades, NASA has dreamed of building a rocket powerful enough to take humans to Mars - and now, that dream might finally come true. The agency is developing a nuclear-powered engine that could ...
The National Interest

The US Navy Is Making Progress on Its Next Supercarrier

Despite the attempts to streamline the carrier’s delivery process, delays remain due to issues with two critical systems: its ...