nuclear power
All-In on the Sun: Can the $10 B Bet on Fusion Energy Pay Off?
Posted in Business, Hardware, Science on 21st Oct, 2025
by Alexander Muller
The rush is driven by the urgent need for carbon-free energy, leaps in technology such as AI-driven plasma control, and the growing presence of deep-tech venture capital in the field.
Accelerating Mars Missions: The Promise of Nuclear Propulsion
Posted in Hardware, Science on 2nd Nov, 2024
by Alexander Muller
If successful, nuclear-powered rockets could open new possibilities for exploring and possibly colonizing Mars by reducing the travel time and exposure to space radiation, a significant hazard for astronauts on long-duration missions.
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.
Can German Engineering Solve The Challenges Of Fusion?
Posted in Hardware, Science on 22nd Oct, 2023
by Alex Muller
"I think 20 years is an aggressive but realistic timescale," says Tony Donné, chief executive at EUROfusion, a European consortium of 30 fusion research institutes.
Microsoft wants small nuclear reactors to power its AI and cloud computing services
Posted in Business, Hardware, Science on 27th Sep, 2023
by Alex Muller
Unlike traditional nuclear reactor designs, an SMR is meant to be far more cost-effective, easier to construct, and smaller, all the while still capable of generating massive amounts of energy.