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The world’s first commercial grid-connected nuclear fusion reactor is expected to be built in Virginia early in the 2030s.

The world’s first commercial grid-connected nuclear fusion reactor is expected to be built in Virginia early in the 2030s.

Google’s energy consumption and carbon footprint grow with every data center it opens. Is renewable energy the solution?

Google’s energy consumption and carbon footprint grow with every data center it opens. Is renewable energy the solution?

In 2024, tech giants invested in solar, wind, and other renewable projects worldwide.

In 2024, tech giants invested in solar, wind, and other renewable projects worldwide.

Kairos Power, NuScale Power, and Westinghouse are moving their small modular reactors closer to commercialization.

Kairos Power, NuScale Power, and Westinghouse are moving their small modular reactors closer to commercialization.

Nuclear dominated the headlines in 2024. Here is some of the most pertinent coverage you may have missed.

Nuclear dominated the headlines in 2024. Here is some of the most pertinent coverage you may have missed.

Some news was good (innovative technology); some was bad (transformer shortage). The challenge was narrowing it down to…

Some news was good (innovative technology); some was bad (transformer shortage). The challenge was narrowing it down to just 10 stories.

Nuclear fusion has progressed in 2024, but questions about future nuclear fusion remain.

Nuclear fusion has progressed in 2024, but questions about future nuclear fusion remain.

Giant tech leaders are developing nuclear reactors and firing up long-dormant nuclear plants.

Giant tech leaders are developing nuclear reactors and firing up long-dormant nuclear plants.

Nuclear fusion moves closer to reality as progress is made in several contributing technologies.

Nuclear fusion moves closer to reality as progress is made in several contributing technologies.

The U.S. and governments worldwide are allocating massive funds to develop nuclear fusion energy. Will their efforts pay off?

The U.S. and governments worldwide are allocating massive funds to develop nuclear fusion energy. Will their efforts pay off?

Could advanced nuclear reactors and fusion prototypes meet carbon-free energy demands?

Could advanced nuclear reactors and fusion prototypes meet carbon-free energy demands?

Researchers used alpha particles from isotopes of the element americium to produce light that generates electricity in…

Researchers used alpha particles from isotopes of the element americium to produce light that generates electricity in photovoltaic cells. 

The nuclear battery is 8,000 times more efficient than previous versions.

The nuclear battery is 8,000 times more efficient than previous versions.

Deep Fission adds an underground twist to conventional nuclear reactor technology.

Deep Fission adds an underground twist to conventional nuclear reactor technology.

Could harnessing the sun’s power source unlock limitless emissions-free electricity to counter AI computing demand? 

Could harnessing the sun’s power source unlock limitless emissions-free electricity to counter AI computing demand? 

Can artificial intelligence and machine learning prevent Chernobyl-like nuclear disasters?

Can artificial intelligence and machine learning prevent Chernobyl-like nuclear disasters?

Researchers found mayonnaise can simulate conditions of a nuclear fusion reaction.

Researchers found mayonnaise can simulate conditions of a nuclear fusion reaction.

Research and investment are pushing nuclear fusion toward becoming a viable energy source in the next decade.

Research and investment are pushing nuclear fusion toward becoming a viable energy source in the next decade.

Menlo Micro will develop a 1 kV/10 kA circuit breaker with enhanced performance for Navy electrical distribution systems.

Menlo Micro will develop a 1 kV/10 kA circuit breaker with enhanced performance for Navy electrical distribution systems.