January 2023

NASA's Artemis Project For Lunar Exploration - Part 1 of 2 Parts

Part 1 of 2 Parts
     Project Artemis is NASA’s new lunar exploration program. It includes sending the first woman and first person of color to the Moon. Through the Artemis missions, NASA will use new technology to study the Moon in new and better ways. It will also be preparing the way for human missions to Mars.

Nuclear Reactors 1116 - Can Small Modular Reactors Or Microreactors Be Used To Power Data Centers - Part 2 of 2 Parts

Part 2 of 2 Parts (Please read Part 1 first)
     Despite the success of U.S. Navy nuclear reactors, many people still remember meltdowns at Three Mile Island, Chernobyl and Fukushima. These nuclear disasters have resulted in the stigmatization of nuclear power as a dangerous and unnecessary risk.

Nuclear Reactors 1115 - Can Small Modular Reactors Or Microreactors Be Used To Power Data Centers - Part 1 of 2 Parts

Part 1 of 2 Parts
     Data centers consume a lot of electricity. Unfortunately, a big part of that is generated by burning fossil fuels. It would be better if a data center could generate its own power rather than depend on local utilities. It might be possible for small modular reactors (SMRs) to generate the power needed in data centers.

Nuclear Reactors 1113 - Highs And Lows Of U.S. Nuclear Industry In 2022 - Part 2 of 3 Parts

Part 2 of 3 Parts (Please read Part 1 first)
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     The Biden administration is strongly committed to maintaining the existing U. S. nuclear fleet and bringing innovative, new nuclear-reactor designs to market.

Nuclear Reactors 1112 - Highs And Lows Of U.S. Nuclear Industry In 2022 - Part 1 of 3 Parts

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Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant

Part 1 of 3 Parts
     In 2022 the U.S. nuclear industry continued to have serious difficulties caused by regulatory, technical and financial problems. It did enjoy solid support from the federal government.

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