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Energy Department says advanced nuclear reactor first to reach critical milestone
The milestone occurs when a nuclear reactor achieves a self-sustaining chain reaction capable of producing a steady release of energy.
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According to PBS News’s source item, Energy Department says advanced nuclear reactor first to reach critical milestone, The milestone occurs when a nuclear reactor achieves a self-sustaining chain reaction capable of producing a steady release of energy.
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- Energy Department says advanced nuclear reactor first to reach critical milestonePBS News - 2026-06-05T21:48:27+00:00
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