217 Today: The University of Illinois will build a smaller, safer & smarter nuclear reactor. Here’s what’s next
This prototype design shows a small modular reactor that the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s nuclear engineering department plans to build in collaboration with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. University of Illinois Nuclear, Plasma and Radiological Engineering website
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Today's headlines:
- University of Illinois researchers have developed a new approach to capturing and destroying harmful synthetic chemicals known as PFAS.
- Victory for the Fighting Illini football team at the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl in Orlando.
- The Citrus Bowl win was just part of a memorable season for Illinois football fans—the plays on the field were just as part of a historic run.
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about the U of I’s Microreactor Demonstration Project.
217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Reginald Hardwick, Adelyn Mui, Jakob Stutz and Elissa Eaton.