Laser enrichment technology eyes reprocessing of nuclear fuel waste

Global Laser Enrichment is developing laser-based uranium enrichment to tap stored nuclear waste material in Kentucky, potentially increasing available fuel for reactors.

First covered Jul 27, 2026 · 7:24 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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61d MIT Technology Review · Climate How lasers could help provide fuel for nuclear reactors — Outside the small town of Paducah, Kentucky, a wealth of uranium is locked away in thousands of storage cylinders filled with waste material from a now-closed…

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Appeared in: 2026-07-27 (#8) · 2026-07-28 (#13)

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