energy
Bill Gates breaks ground on first Gen-IV nuclear plant in the US
Posted in Hardware, Science on 13th Jun, 2024
by Alex Muller
The idea is that the reactor generates power at a constant rate, which is the most efficient approach, and stores the energy as heat in the molten salt.
Solid-state battery from US cell maker hits new milestone
Posted in Hardware, Science on 13th Jun, 2024
by Alex Muller
Factorial is ultimately aiming for vehicle ranges over 600 miles (966 km) per charge from a 90-kWh battery that drops around 30% in weight and size compared to a conventional lithium-ion pack. The FEST batteries are also designed to be produced using the same equipment used to produce lithium-ion batteries, with minimal changes.
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.