# U.S. Labs Look to New Materials to Close China's Nuclear Lead

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- Published: 2026-11-01T18:00:00+00:00
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The United States is racing to reestablish itself as a frontrunner in the global nuclear energy sector. While the country still maintains its status as the world’s largest nuclear power producer, it likely won’t be able to hold onto that accolade for long. China has vastly outspent the United States on nuclear power research and development for years now. As a result, its sector is younger, more a

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