The family of nuclear reactors found on the seven seas is about to grow--China recently announced plans to build a floating, ship-based nuclear power plant. Construction of the ship will begin next year, and if things go to plan, it will start producing electricity by 2020. If you're wondering whether that's such a good idea--you probably aren't alone. But nuclear reactors at sea aren't uncommon. The US Navy alone currently has around 100 reactors powering its submarines and aircraft carriers. H...
The family of nuclear reactors found on the seven seas is about to grow--China recently announced plans to build a floating, ship-based nuclear power plant. Construction of the ship will begin next year, and if things go to plan, it will start producing electricity by 2020. If you're wondering whether that's such a good idea--you probably aren't alone. But nuclear reactors at sea aren't uncommon. The US Navy alone currently has around 100 reactors powering its submarines and aircraft carriers. H...
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