AI could soon consume more electricity than Bitcoin mining and entire countries
Unchecked AI growth could double data center emissions
Fusion breakthrough: NIF achieves 8.6 megajoules, shattering previous record
Latest experiments more than doubles fusion energy output
Forward-looking: While the path to practical fusion energy remains long, the recent advances at the National Ignition Facility have emboldened researchers. The facility's ongoing progress is a testament to decades of persistence – and a sign that the age of controlled fusion ignition is no longer a distant dream.
Weighing the Internet: A thought experiment that keeps getting lighter
The science behind measuring the weight of the internet
Coin-sized nuclear 3V battery with 50-year lifespan enters mass production
The company plans to launch a more powerful single-watt version this year
Solar power sets record in the US with 50 GW added, meanwhile Big Tech bets on nuclear
Meeting the rising demand for electricity
Europe's largest battery site goes live in Scotland, boosting UK energy grid
Zenobē unveiled the groundbreaking site
Ice batteries are helping buildings beat the heat and save money
Cutting costs by shifting when energy is consumed
Researchers claim Linux kernel tweak could reduce data center energy use by 30%
Forward-looking: Researchers have unveiled a small but powerful modification to the Linux kernel that could significantly reduce energy consumption in data centers. The proposed alteration comes at a crucial time, as computing currently accounts for about 5 percent of the world's daily energy use, with data centers being major contributors to this consumption.
Chinese artificial sun shatters world record with 1,066-second plasma confinement
A crucial milestone in fusion research
The energy industry is using a "net-zero hero" narrative shifting blame to consumers
The energy sector uses over a third of the world's fuel supply
Massive fire erupts at world's largest battery plant in California, forcing evacuations
The 750MW site is capable of powering half a million homes
China's reusable rockets pave the way for space-based solar power
An ambitious plan that could harvest unprecedented amounts of solar energy
Hidden underground hydrogen reserves could power the entire Earth for centuries
There are practical limitations to harvesting this energy source however
Biological computing offers path to drastically reduced energy consumption for digital processing
A 2023 paper demonstrated the possibility of ultra-low-energy computing
Scientists discover new way to make fuel from water and sunlight, but more work is needed
Novel two-step process proves more efficient than previous methods
"World's simplest" nuclear reactors could be installed underground to provide heat to cities
All from a reactor about the size of a cargo container
New invention harvests static energy from waste polystyrene to produce electricity
Transforming pollution into power
Why it matters: Over 25 million tons of single-use polystyrene packaging is manufactured annually on a global basis. However, only a tiny fraction gets recycled, with the vast majority ending up in landfills after serving its purpose. Now, scientists have developed an ingenious way to recycle polystyrene – by converting its static electricity into usable power.
EUV chip production will soon reach record levels of energy consumption
Chip manufacturing equipment poses increasingly important environmental issues
The US power grid has added over 20 gigawatts of battery storage since 2020
It's the power equivalent of what 20 nuclear reactors can produce
Massive lithium reserve discovered in Arkansas could power global EV industry
But how much of it is commercially recoverable?
Why it matters: As the world continues its shift toward cleaner energy sources, a discovery of a massive lithium deposit in Arkansas could play a pivotal role in shaping the future of transportation and energy storage. But challenges in its extraction and production must first be addressed.
MIT engineers create solar-powered desalination system producing 5,000 liters of water daily
This could be a game-changer for inland communities where resources are scarce
New algorithm promises to slash AI power consumption by 95 percent
How hard will Nvidia fight adoption since it requires a competitive hardware redesign?
Data centers could use as much as a third of Ireland's energy supply by 2026
Generative AI is adding insult to injury while greenhouse emissions are increasing
Giant floating wall of wind turbines moves a step closer to reality
The largest model could reach nearly 1,000 feet in height