The United States plans to test weapons-grade uranium in a research reactor, aiming to study its behavior despite past proliferation concerns. The Department of Energy argues its necessary for advanced reactor development, nuclear safety, and production of medical isotopes, while critics worry about potential risks. The article highlights the ongoing debate and its implications for nuclear policy and international security (Science). Read more here:

https://www.science.org/content/article/u-s-planning-test-reactor-run-weapons-grade-uranium