Nuclear power
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Nuclear power is any nuclear technology designed to extract usable energy from atomic nuclei via controlled nuclear reaction. The most common method today is through nuclear fission, though other methods include nuclear fusion and radioactive decay. All utility-scale reactors heat water to produce steam, which is then converted into mechanical work for the purpose of generating electricity or propulsion. Today, more than 15% of the world's electricity comes from nuclear power, more than 150...
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