The fusion-fission hybrid will use high-energy neutrons produced by a fusion reaction to trigger fission in surrounding materials thereby boosting energy output and potentially reducing long-lived nuclear waste.

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    19 hours ago

    That depends… do you count tsunami? Operator error? Design hubris?

    All told, I wouldn’t be surprised if a greater percentage of reactors have melted down than big ships have split at sea.