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America’s optimistic moment and its fragile future
Article Sep 9, 2026

America’s optimistic moment and its fragile future

The energetic push toward big sci/tech projects in the U.S may be something like the sudden burst of energy sometimes seen in people who are about to die.
Giulio Prisco 7 min read
Ignition! Back to the Moon to stay, and beyond
Article Mar 27, 2026

Ignition! Back to the Moon to stay, and beyond

NASA’a bold new plan to accelerate the Artemis program, build a Moonbase, and move on to Mars and the planets.
Giulio Prisco 8 min read
Does Casimir’s MicroSparc chip extract zero point energy from the quantum vacuum?
Article May 19, 2026

Does Casimir’s MicroSparc chip extract zero point energy from the quantum vacuum?

According to controversial claims, a chip generates power by harvesting energy directly from the quantum vacuum.
Giulio Prisco 7 min read
Despite its steep environmental costs, AI might also help save the planet
Article Feb 25, 2026

Despite its steep environmental costs, AI might also help save the planet

AI is already helping to save energy and water, cut emissions and make businesses more efficient in agriculture, data centers, the energy industry, building heating and cooling, and aviation.
Republished from The Conversation 6 min read
To boldly go toward a bright nuclear future
Article Aug 27, 2025

To boldly go toward a bright nuclear future

The new book "Rad Future" by Isabelle Boemeke makes a strong case for nuclear electricity, with a confident and optimistic outlook.
Giulio Prisco 5 min read
Entanglement at Work: Demonstrating Usable Energy Extraction in a Two-Ion Quantum Engine
Article Apr 30, 2025

Entanglement at Work: Demonstrating Usable Energy Extraction in a Two-Ion Quantum Engine

What if quantum weirdness could power machines? A two-ion engine proves entanglement boosts usable energy—hinting at future quantum batteries and nanoscale engines.

Bethlehem Getachew 5 min read
AI software that steers a fusion machine in milliseconds
News Sep 3, 2026

AI software that steers a fusion machine in milliseconds

Researchers plugged several machine-learning models into one safety-checked loop on a working tokamak and showed it could act far faster than a person.

Giulio Prisco 2 min read
Together AI, HUMAIN Partner on 250 MW Saudi Data Center
Mindbytes Aug 31, 2026

Together AI, HUMAIN Partner on 250 MW Saudi Data Center

Together AI and PIF-backed HUMAIN announced a 250 MW Saudi data center at LEAP 2026, projecting $5 billion in first-year revenue as US capacity tightens.

Linsey Smith 2 min read
Penrose Effect Proven! Black Hole Energy Extracted in Lab
News Jul 13, 2026

Penrose Effect Proven! Black Hole Energy Extracted in Lab

Physicists validate Penrose's spinning black hole energy extraction in a Nature lab experiment, simulating ultrafast rotation to unlock quantum and wireless amplification breakthroughs.

gizmo guru 2 min read
The Chip the World Forgot: Inside the Memory Famine That Could Reshape Computing
News Jul 11, 2026

The Chip the World Forgot: Inside the Memory Famine That Could Reshape Computing

SK Hynix drops $64B as AI memory shortages and energy grid strain trigger a crisis. Demand outruns supply well past 2030!

Hruy Tsegaye 5 min read