nuclear 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.
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.
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.