2019.12.04

Reactor Redo

Advanced fuels could improve the safety and economics of nuclear power plants.

Fuel rods stand ready at the Czech Republic's Dukovany nuclear power plant. The hexagonal structures are fuel rod assemblies. | Martin Divisek Getty Images

Fuel rods stand ready at the Czech Republic's Dukovany nuclear power plant. The hexagonal structures are fuel rod assemblies. | Martin Divisek Getty Images

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