energy
Debate And Innovation Define Nuclear Energy's Present And Future
Posted in Business, Hardware, Science on 3rd Apr, 2024
by Alex Muller
If the goal is to decarbonize quickly and with as little social pain as possible, "Nuclear is essential," says Kai Vetter, a nuclear physicist at the University of California, Berkeley.
Researchers Achieve Fusion Energy Record
Posted in Science on 29th Dec, 2023
by Alex Muller
Researchers have exceeded the current record for generating energy from a nuclear fusion reaction.
Could Powering AI Use Up as Much Energy as a Country?
Posted in Hardware, Science, Software on 24th Oct, 2023
by Alex Muller
While it's unlikely that AI will be burning through as much power as entire countries anytime soon, its contribution to energy usage could be significant.
86% of New Renewable Electricity Was Cheaper Than Fossil Fuels Last Year
Posted in Business, Science on 25th Sep, 2023
by Alex Muller
The authors suggest the rapid build-out of green energy in recent years probably prevented the spike in fossil fuel prices from developing into an all-out energy crisis last year, highlighting the energy security benefits of renewables.
The Dream of Harvesting Solar Power From Space Is Gaining Momentum
Posted in Hardware, Science on 28th Jun, 2023
by Alex Muller
There is growing momentum in the US, with NASA revealing last year that it had launched a study into space-based solar that is expected to be published in the coming months.