Finland's New Super Machine: Nuclear Power! | Curious Times

17 Apr 2023

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Finland’s New Super Machine: Nuclear Power!

Finland’s New Super Machine: Nuclear Power!

A new nuclear reactor has started working in Finland. It's called the Olkiluoto 3 reactor and is the most powerful one in Europe.

It's exciting news because it will provide a lot of energy to help power homes and businesses in the country.
Important details

The Olkiluoto 3 reactor is a type of nuclear power plant that uses uranium as fuel to create heat.
 	This heat then makes steam, which powers turbines to generate electricity.
 	The reactor has been under construction for over a decade and has cost billions of dollars to build.
 	It's designed to be very safe and has many features to prevent any accidents from happening.
 	The Olkiluoto 3 reactor is an important development in the field of energy.
 	It's a clean and efficient way of producing electricity, and it will help to reduce Finland's reliance on fossil fuels.
 	While some people might be worried about nuclear power, it's important to remember that the Olkiluoto 3 reactor is designed to be very safe.
 	It's also an example of how science and technology can be used to solve some of the world's biggest problems, like climate change.

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Watch a video
A short animation that shows how nuclear fuel is used to make electricity.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvhi4vju1TY

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