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Nuclear reactor being tested in Nevada could power Mars mission

The Kilopower project, currently undergoing testing at the Nevada National Security Site, aims to develop a small, safe and reliable source of electricity for extended stays on the red planet or unmanned scientific missions in deep space.

Cresent Hardy jumps into race for his old congressional seat

Hardy filed paperwork on Thursday with the Federal Elections Commission declaring his candidacy for 2018 race for Nevada’s 4th Congressional District. Hardy, a Republican, won the seat in 2014 and held it for one term before he was defeated by current Nevada Rep. Ruben Kihuen in 2016.