energy
How Close Are We to Nuclear Fusion for Limitless Energy?
Nuclear fusion's potential for clean, limitless energy sounds like sci-fi, but it's slowly becoming reality.
Nuclear Fusion Ignition Has Been Achieved, US Government Announces
Ignition—when fusion produces more energy than it consumes—is a "significant step closer to the possibility of zero-carbon abundant fusion energy."
‘Record Number’ of Australians Are Concerned About Climate As Albanese Snubs COP27
“I think people are getting a bit weary of the Albanese government trying to have it both ways.”
Bored With Coffee? Spray, Slurp, or Inhale These Energy Boosters Instead
I was an extra-wired guinea pig for a few weeks—here's the lowdown on all the new energy products on the market.
Inside the Fight Over California’s Last Nuclear Power Plant
A local battle over the future of atomic energy is becoming a bellwether for nations trying to slow climate change while still keeping the lights on.
Harnessing the Night Sky to Generate Electricity Can Complement Solar, Scientists Say
What if we could generate power from the Sun during the day, and the dark sky at night? Scientists are getting closer to making this reality.
Majority of U.S. Power Grid at Risk of Failure This Summer, Report Warns
The Midwest is at "high risk of energy emergencies" and Texas and the West could see outages and shortfalls amid high heat and drought.
Scientists Create Algae-Powered AA Battery That Powers a Microprocessor
Scientists hope tiny fuel cells that use algae, light, and water to create energy could one day charge our phones, among other uses.
Renewables Met All of California's Energy Needs for the First Time Ever
The supply of renewable energy, mostly solar, briefly met the state's total demand for energy on Saturday in a landmark moment for sustainability.
Scientists Predict that Humanity Could Harness Earth's Energy by 2371
When will humans harness all Earth's available energy? In about 300 years, according to a new study.
Wind Power Surpasses Coal, Nuclear as Power Generation Source in US
For an entire day, wind power became the second-largest source of electricity in the country for the first time in recorded history.
Berkeley Is Digging a 400-ft. Hole to Reduce Emissions With Geothermal
Emissions could be reduced by 80 percent with a geothermal system that repurposes heat from devices like fridges and computers.