The 2016 nuclear energy stories our readers loved most

From community college partnerships to refueling outages, the Nuclear Information Center covered a variety of topics related to Duke Energy's nuclear fleet in 2016. But a few articles stood out to our readers. To ring in the new year, we're counting down the top five most-read posts.

5. Nuclear fuel in 60 seconds. What can you do in one minute? Make a cup of tea. Wash your hands. Learn about nuclear fuel. Although it can be a complex subject, our nuclear energy guide, Anne, is here to give you the essentials on nuclear fuel in just 60 seconds.

4. What has nuclear energy done for you lately? Out of sight, out of mind. Unless you work for an electric utility, you probably don’t think a lot about where your electricity comes from. But, you should.

3. Why working safely matters. Watch why working safely matters to Matt, an employee at McGuire Nuclear Station.

2. Inside "NCIS: Los Angeles": Nuclear myths and truths. If you watched the Jan. 4 episode of “NCIS: Los Angeles,” you got an inside look at a decommissioned nuclear energy facility. Well, sort of. Here’s the truth about some of the nuclear myths spotted in this season’s 21^st episode.

1. Meet the interns. Duke Energy hosted about 80 interns across our nuclear fleet in 2016. Five volunteered to share their experiences in a series of blog posts.