Absorbing Neutrons, Shaping Time
Boron and gadolinium do not produce energy in a reactor. They help define the conditions under which energy can be produced safely, predictably, and over time.
Reconstructing the Cooling Tower
A natural-draft cooling tower is easy to recognize from a distance. Understanding it is something else. This article follows the reconstruction of a cooling tower beyond its familiar silhouette, toward the internal logic of water distribution, airflow, evaporation, access, and heat rejection.