Advantages and Challenges of Using Liquid Sodium in Nuclear Reactors

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The chapter explores the benefits of utilizing liquid sodium in nuclear reactors for its stability at high temperatures while facing obstacles in procuring enriched uranium for reactor operation by 2030. Bill Gates' support of this nuclear project underscores the role of nuclear power in the shift towards a cleaner economy, offering hope to communities affected by closing coal plants.

Episode 342: Neal and Toby dive into the start of a revolutionary nuclear facility being constructed in Wyoming that has the powerful backing of Bill Gates. Then, Disney is set to open a new ride that replaces the longstanding Splash Mountain due to its controversial past. Next, the banana empire Chiquita is ordered to pay $38M in restitution after it was found guilty for financing a terrorist organization that caused pain to eight families. Also, homeownership comes with a price after a recent study found home expenses cost an average of $18,000 in the US. Meanwhile, BeReal is running out of cash and a French gaming company is coming to bail them out. Lastly, the world’s largest convenience store opens in Texas. Yes, everything is truly bigger in Texas.

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00:00 - hot dog

3:15 - Bill Gates goes nuclear

8:30 - Big splash in Disney

11:40 - Big banana suit

14:20 - Owning a home is costly

17:20 - BeReal gets bought out

20:30 - World’s largest convenience store opens

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