US Startups Hit Nuclear Milestone, Fueling "Renaissance" Hopes

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Three US startups have achieved a critical milestone by activating new nuclear reactors as part of a pilot program.
This initiative aims to accelerate the development of next-generation atomic energy, with experts noting progress but also highlighting the long road to commercialization.

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Three US startups have achieved a critical milestone by activating new nuclear reactors as part of a pilot program. This initiative aims to accelerate the development of next-generation atomic energy, with experts noting progress but also highlighting the long road to commercialization.

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