U.S. Reviewing Proposed Design of Miniaturized Nuclear Power Plant
This was described in depth in a recent Nova program called &quot;The Nuclear Option&quot;[1][2].  In it they referenced multiple other more safe methods than the most common type of reactors in use today which use technology designed decades ago.  Sodium based reactors were new to me entirely and appear much more safe than existing designs, also capable of using depleted uranium.<p>Note: I&#x27;m not a nuke supporter just a curious guy.<p>[1]: <a href="http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.pbs.org&#x2F;wgbh&#x2F;nova&#x2F;tech&#x2F;the-nuclear-option.html" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.pbs.org&#x2F;wgbh&#x2F;nova&#x2F;tech&#x2F;the-nuclear-option.html</a>
[2]: <a href="http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.pbs.org&#x2F;video&#x2F;2365930275&#x2F;" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.pbs.org&#x2F;video&#x2F;2365930275&#x2F;</a>