Tag: Energy

  • India’s Thorium Future, Solved?

    The US has granted Clean Core Thorium Energy an export licence to supply thorium-based nuclear fuel to India, marking a milestone in bilateral nuclear cooperation. India, rich in thorium but poor in uranium, could use this fuel in its existing heavy-water reactors, cutting waste and boosting energy security.

  • An Unlikely Boost for Nuclear Fusion

    Scientists at the University of British Columbia have revived the spirit of the infamous 1989 “cold fusion” experiment with a reproducible tabletop reactor called Thunderbird. By firing deuterium beams into palladium and enhancing absorption with electrochemistry, they boosted fusion rates modestly. While far from powering homes, the technique could advance superconductors.

  • Why AI Means More Natural Gas

    From empty farmland to an AI giant’s home, Meta will spend $10 billion to build the world’s largest data center in Louisiana by 2028, creating 5,500 jobs. But powering it means new $3.2 billion gas plants, sparking fears of higher bills, fossil fuel lock-in, and climate setbacks.

  • The AI Birthday Letter That Blew Me Away

    AI’s growing energy use could soon overwhelm power grids and raise costs, but new research shows simple fixes can cut usage by up to 90 percent. Breaking large models into smaller task-based ones, reducing word count in prompts, and simplifying calculations can keep AI sustainable without losing accuracy.

  • Petrostate America

    Once the world’s top oil importer, the U.S. is now its largest energy exporter, shifting its global role from stabilizer to self-interested power. This rise in energy dominance fuels isolationist policies, undercuts international cooperation, and reshapes both foreign and domestic agendas, echoing the disruptive patterns seen in other oil-rich states.

  • Meta to Buy Nuclear Power from Clinton Plant

    Meta signed a 20-year deal with Constellation to buy nuclear power from Illinois’ Clinton plant starting in 2027. This supports Meta’s growing AI energy needs and may lead to a new reactor. It’s Meta’s biggest power deal yet as nuclear gains favor over fossil fuels.

  • The Habit Behind Swift, Jobs, and Bezos’ Success

    Bold vision drives success by fueling energy, guiding tough decisions, and protecting against criticism. Like Taylor Swift, Steve Jobs, and Jeff Bezos, having a clear goal helps overcome doubt, stay focused, and break new ground. A strong vision turns challenges into opportunities and keeps you moving forward.

  • Why US Won’t Help Build Taiwan’s Nuclear Future

    Taiwan faces a critical energy crossroads as its last nuclear reactor shuts down amid debates on nuclear power’s future. Despite U.S. offers to help with small modular reactors and waste management, high costs, long timelines, and unresolved radioactive waste issues make nuclear power an unlikely solution for Taiwan’s energy and security needs.

  • Why Google Pledged $10 Mln To Train Electricians

    AI is fueling a surge in electricity demand, pushing Google to invest \$10 million in training thousands of U.S. electricians to support future data centers. As AI strains power grids and raises environmental concerns, it’s also reshaping jobs, demanding upskilling across sectors—even for roles maintaining robots in new factories.

  • What A Full-Scale Quantum Computer Be Useful For

    Quantum computers are edging closer to changing the game. Using quirky quantum bits, they promise breakthroughs in drug discovery, energy, and materials science. Though still error-prone and tough to scale, rapid progress is being made. The biggest challenge now? Figuring out exactly which real-world problems they’ll solve better than today’s powerful supercomputers.