Personal nuclear reactors? These things are hot!


	Personal nuclear reactors? These things are hot!

ericskiff

12-26-2007 12:50 AM

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ericskiff says:

I'm still not sure if these things are real or not - I'm going to have to do a bit more research.

If they are safe, economical, and at least environmentally justifiable, it could make for an interesting few decades.

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12-30-2007 12:02 PM

musicman1213

They are probably better for the environment for nuclear plants barely create any waste, a small one must have virtually no waste!...P.S.-How did you find me on clipmarks?

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