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OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 day ago

This strange new class of magnets could rewrite physics

New magnetism could revolutionize data storage technology, making it faster and more energy-efficient amid rising demand from AI-driven data centers.
Environment
fromAxios
2 days ago

AI's power demands give carbon capture a new push

Big tech companies are leading the development of carbon capture technology to address rising electricity demand from AI and data centers.
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Is the 'Holy Grail of batteries' finally ready to bless us with its presence?

"I can't say they didn't do it, all I can say is they haven't demonstrated that they have."
Science
Science
fromTheregister
6 days ago

DARPA taps fusion firm for high-power radioactive battery

Avalanche Energy is developing high-power radioactive batteries for DARPA, aiming for over 10 watts per kilogram to power devices for months.
Environment
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Critical minerals are required to power AI data center demand

AI is driving unprecedented demand for energy storage solutions, particularly batteries, to support data centers and ensure grid stability.
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Commonwealth Fusion Systems leans on magnets for near-term revenue | TechCrunch

It's the largest deal of this kind to date for CFS, according to COO Rick Needham. The collaboration with Realta Fusion emphasizes the importance of high-temperature superconducting magnets in advancing fusion technology.
OMG science
frominsideevs.com
3 weeks ago

Most EV Fast Chargers Are Built In Months. Ionna Just Built One In 5 Days

"Speed of deployment is one of the biggest challenges facing EV infrastructure expansion. Our prefab manufacturing model allows charging networks to dramatically reduce construction timelines, lower project costs, and bring charging capacity online faster."
Alternative transportation
Science
fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks ago

AI broke the energy grid's assumptions - Silicon Canals

The future of the electrical grid in 2035 hinges on AI-driven demand, creating competition among energy sources like natural gas, nuclear, and renewables.
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Exclusive: The best AI investment might be in energy tech | TechCrunch

Venture capitalists are increasingly investing in AI startups, but energy solutions for data centers may present a more strategic opportunity.
Science
fromwww.nature.com
2 weeks ago

Static electricity has baffled scientists for centuries. Can new research solve the puzzle?

Static electricity remains a complex phenomenon, with many unanswered questions despite its common occurrence and basic principles.
fromSilicon Canals
3 weeks ago

China now controls 92% of rare earth processing. Every Western EV and defense firm depends on a supply chain they can't replicate - Silicon Canals

China controls the overwhelming majority of global rare earth processing capacity, a figure that has remained structurally stable for nearly two decades despite sustained Western policy attention. The problem has never been geology. It's always been industrial chemistry at scale.
Environment
fromComputerworld
1 month ago

Data mining? Old servers could become new source of rare earths

Korea Zinc, which it described as one of the world's largest smelters, is in talks with major US technology firms to recycle data center waste and extract rare earth. The move comes almost one year to the day after China announced immediate export controls on seven more rare earth elements critical to enterprise IT hardware manufacturing.
European startups
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 weeks ago

Why IT leaders need to consider AI's energy footprint | Computer Weekly

We are making sure that we have renewable energy powering all of our datacentre footprint. We have 100% renewable power today that is powering all of Azure, and we're very proud to build that base and essentially stimulate renewable energy around the world and in the UK.
Environment
Online marketing
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 month ago

Precision Circuit Board Flux Removal with Dry Ice - Social Media Explorer

Dry ice blasting uses solid CO₂ pellets accelerated by compressed air to clean delicate electronics without introducing moisture, static risks, or physical damage to sensitive components.
#rare-earth-elements
fromFortune
1 month ago
World politics

Beijing's dominance in rare earth processing leaves others scrambling to close the gap: 'China is the leader, and the U.S. is far behind' | Fortune

World politics
fromFortune
1 month ago

Beijing's dominance in rare earth processing leaves others scrambling to close the gap: 'China is the leader, and the U.S. is far behind' | Fortune

China controls approximately 90% of global rare earth processing capacity, giving Beijing significant geopolitical leverage over critical industries including defense, semiconductors, and electric vehicles.
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

How fusion power works and the startups pursuing it | TechCrunch

Fusion power seeks to use the energy released from the fusing of atoms to generate electricity. Humans have known how to fuse atoms for decades, from the hydrogen bomb to various fusion devices built in labs.
Science
Science
fromNature
3 weeks ago

Daily briefing: Static electricity is still a mystery - here's what we know

New research reveals the long-term cognitive decline linked to head injuries in contact sports and advances in cancer-fighting immune cell engineering.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
1 month ago

I help manage one of the world's most constrained supply chains, up close to the defining energy bottleneck of the decade | Fortune

Power transformer shortages are the critical bottleneck limiting AI infrastructure expansion and corporate electrification globally.
#high-temperature-superconductors
DevOps
fromTechRepublic
1 month ago

High-Temperature Superconductors Could Redefine Data Center Power Density

High-temperature superconductors can reduce electricity transmission losses and improve grid efficiency to support growing AI data center power demands.
Environment
fromNature
1 month ago

Electric-vehicle batteries toughen up to beat the heat

Rising temperatures degrade battery performance, but rapid improvements in battery technology enable electric vehicles to withstand climate change impacts.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Exclusive: Why investors are going gaga over solid-state transformers | TechCrunch

Solid-state transformers replace aging mechanical transformers with power-electronics that enable monitoring, control, and flexible AC/DC conversion, improving grid responsiveness and data center power management.
US politics
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Trump's critical mineral reserve is an admission that the future is electric | TechCrunch

The U.S. will build an $11.7 billion Project Vault stockpile of critical minerals to secure domestic supply chains, reduce reliance on China, and support electric technologies.
Cars
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Ford is fighting against physics to build affordable EVs

Ford is shifting from large, unprofitable EVs to affordable, smaller-battery, purpose-built electric vehicles and hybrids to restore profitability and customer demand.
fromZDNET
2 months ago

These unassuming devices promised to lower my electricity bills - only this one was legit

They do nothing to save you power Scam "power saving" devices are rampant online. These devices plug into an outlet and promise to "improve the use of energy," "extend the life of electrical equipment," and even "avoid illegal electrical waste." Sounds great, right? Also: This USB power meter I tested is shockingly accurate - especially for how cheap it is Well, despite the bold claims and the sticker on the front of the unit, they are too good to be true.
Gadgets
Tech industry
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Microsoft touts immature HTS tech for datacenter efficiency

High-temperature superconducting (HTS) power delivery can reduce datacenter power losses, increase electrical density, and save space compared with copper or aluminum wiring.
Environment
fromEarth911
1 month ago

Guest Idea: 7 Innovations in Energy Storage and Transmission

Seven innovations in energy storage and delivery technologies are essential to complement renewable generation and modernize aging grid infrastructure for climate solutions.
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Are 'advanced electromagnetic' de-icing devices for your car legit? I took one apart to find out

Sometimes I'm rather impressed by the ingenuity of those in the business of making scammy gadgets. Over the years, I've examined a wide range of products, from scam devices that claim to save you money on your power bill to a high-power USB charger filled with an unusual goo-like substance. Also: Want to cut your electric bill? Skip these scam 'power-saving' devices - and buy this instead
Gadgets
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Machine learning could cut lithium-ion battery testing costs

A Discovery Learning machine-learning framework can predict lithium-ion battery lifetimes while reducing development time by about 98% and cost by about 95%.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Robotics is forcing a fundamental rethink of AI compute

Physical AI requires purpose-built infrastructure for large-scale simulation, data collection, training, and deployment because cloud limitations hinder reliable scaling.
Science
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Meet the mysterious electrides

Electrides in Earth's high-pressure inner core may trap hydrogen, carbon, nitrogen, sulfur, and noble gases, explaining surface deficiencies and lower core density.
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

It's a new heyday for gas thanks to data centers

The US is now leading a global surge in new gas power plants being built in large part to satisfy growing energy demand for data centers. And more gas means more planet-heating pollution. Gas-fired power generation in development globally rose by 31 percent in 2025. Almost a quarter of that added capacity is slated for the US, which has surpassed China with the biggest increase of any country.
Environment
Science
fromNature
2 months ago

Daily briefing: The dark side of the battery boom

Cleaner technologies often shift environmental burdens onto vulnerable human populations through hidden labor, exposure, and social impacts.
Environment
fromFuturism
2 months ago

AI Data Centers Pushing Electric Grid Into Meltdown

AI data centers on the U.S. East Coast are driving electricity demand, risking rolling blackouts for 67 million people as grid capacity lags.
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

Unsinkable metal discovery could build safer ships and harvest wave energy

Laser-etched superhydrophobic textures let damaged aluminum tubes trap air and remain buoyant, mimicking diving bell spiders' hair-based air-trapping mechanism.
Science
fromFast Company
2 months ago

This battery company from MIT helps factories ditch fossil fuels for cheap renewable power

A Joule Hive thermal battery enables factories to store cheap electricity as high-temperature heat (up to 1,800°C), cutting heating costs and replacing natural gas.
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