Light-water reactor

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Techniques

A conventional nuclear reactor type that uses ordinary water as coolant and moderator.

Why it's here

Placed in Assess: 1 article(s) of evidence from 1 source(s), led by research breakthroughs, with 0 in the last 30 days. Confidence 24%. Low accumulated evidence, so it defaults conservatively pending more signal.

Evidence (1)

7Hacker News·8/28/2026breakthrough
Smaller reactors could help revive nuclear power
Interest and funding are growing around small modular reactors (SMRs), which are designed to be built in factory-made modules and assembled on site. The article highlights new test and demonstration projects, including Kairos Power’s Hermes reactors, while noting debate over whether SMRs will be cheaper or safer than conventional reactors.