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The Skeptics Guide #1049 - Aug 16 2025

The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe

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Nuclear Innovations in Military and Space

This chapter explores a Wisconsin company's initiative to develop mini nuclear power plants for military bases to enhance energy independence. It also discusses NASA's plans for a lunar nuclear power plant, the viability of nuclear energy for sustained space exploration, and misconceptions surrounding its use in military and extraterrestrial contexts.

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