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Author: Joe Friesen
Publication Date: January 12, 2026 - 05:00
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Nuclear revival fuels research potential and growth at McMaster University
January 12, 2026
A mesmerizing deep blue glow emanates from the nuclear reactor nestled in the heart of the campus at McMaster University in Hamilton.
Sunk 10 metres beneath the surface of a pool of water, encased in an air-locked, 15-sided, concrete building, the uranium fuel generates enough power to heat hundreds of homes.
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