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Small modular nuclear reactor reaches criticality in first test

Science | 2026-06-05 at 19:23 UTC | Source: arstechnica.com
Small modular nuclear reactor reaches criticality in first test
The reactor, from a startup called Antares, isn't ready to generate power yet.
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