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First U.S. nuclear reactor built from scratch in decades enters commercial operation in Georgia (www.nbcnews.com)

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First U.S. nuclear reactor built from scratch in decades enters commercial operation in Georgia::ATLANTA — A new reactor at a nuclear power plant in Georgia has entered commercial operation, becoming the first new American reactor built from scratch in decades.

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[-] Corkyskog@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 year ago

Oh. I thought like they had to roll and mill all the metal components, that they forged themselves out of ore they dug up in Georgia.

[-] CubbyTustard@wirebase.org 4 points 1 year ago

“If you wish to make a nuclear reactor from scratch, you must first invent the universe” -carl sagan

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