China's First Meltdown-Proof Nuclear Reactor Demonstrates Unprecedented Safety

Tsinghua University's pebble-bed reactor successfully passes critical cooling tests, showcasing a new era in nuclear energy safety.

The reactor uses helium gas and graphite spheres, enabling it to withstand high temperatures without risk of meltdown.
In tests, the reactor maintained safe temperatures and self-regulated its nuclear reactions even after power was cut off.
This design contrasts with older reactors that rely on active cooling systems prone to failure during emergencies.
The technology could prevent disasters similar to Fukushima by eliminating dependency on external power for cooling.
China aims to reduce reliance on coal and increase nuclear power as part of its clean energy strategy.