TechCrunch
Startup Shrinks Nuclear Steam Generator, Because Apparently Size Matters
Nuclear power gets a makeover: Apollo Atomics shrinks the steam generator to person-size, aiming to beat natural gas at 3 cents per kWh.
2026-08-20
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2026-07-27
TechCrunch
Antares Raises $470M to Build Tiny Nuclear Reactors for the Military, Because Who Needs Affordable Power Anyway?
Antares raises $470M to build small nuclear reactors for the military, because nothing says 'energy independence' like a reactor that costs more than a gas turbine and powers 750 homes.
2026-07-23
BBC World
Trump Dangles Nuclear Deal, Says Saudis Must First Give Israel a Hug
Trump says Saudi Arabia must recognize Israel to get a nuclear deal, because what could possibly go wrong with linking Middle East peace to uranium enrichment?
2026-07-09
The Guardian Europe
French Scientists Warn That Living in a Giant Kettle Is Bad for Your Health
France's climate council says the country is living in kettles, nuclear reactors are shutting down because rivers are too hot, and Europe is once again learning that ignoring climate change has consequences.
2026-06-07
Ars Technica
Small Modular Reactor Achieves Criticality, Fulfills Vague Government Deadline
A startup's small reactor goes critical, marking the first such milestone since a government mandate, but don't expect power generation yet - that would be rushing things.
2026-05-23
TechCrunch
Nuclear Startup Deep Fission Goes Public (Again): Déjà Vu All Over Again, But With More Zeros
Nuclear startup Deep Fission tries going public again, this time on Nasdaq, despite still not having a working reactor and now losing money faster than a drill bit through soft rock.
2026-05-09
UN News
Middle East Eyes Nuclear Power; Experts Suggest Maybe Don't Bet the Next 75 Years on It
The Middle East eyes nuclear power as a solution to rising energy demands, but experts question whether betting on 75-year reactors in a volatile, overheating region is the smartest play.
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