Article Oct 10, 2026 The need for a big-tent accelerationist movement Accelerationists want to go to the stars. Decelerationists want a well-managed retirement home. Today, this correlates with political differences. I argue for a big-tent accelerationist movement with enough room for a range of political positions. Giulio Prisco 11 min read
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
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
News Jun 24, 2026 Reduced models help scientists design future fusion reactors Researchers use simplified computer simulations to tackle the extreme temperatures and precise control challenges required to create a star-like energy source on Earth. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
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
Article May 13, 2026 The pursuit of fusion energy is absolutely necessary After reading the book cover to cover, I am persuaded that the pursuit of viable fusion energy is one of humanity’s most important tasks ahead. Giulio Prisco 6 min read
News May 27, 2026 New method speeds up analysis of extreme states of matter Researchers develop a faster and more accurate way to interpret X-ray data from experiments simulating conditions in stars, planets and fusion reactors. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
News Aug 11, 2026 Assessing the commercial prospects of fusion energy A new set of parameters combines the physical demands of sustained fusion reactions with the costs and returns needed for plants to succeed in energy markets. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
News Apr 17, 2026 NASA plans first nuclear-powered spacecraft to Mars by end of 2028 Ambitious SR-1 Freedom mission aims to demonstrate efficient deep-space travel using nuclear energy and repurpose existing hardware. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
News Apr 15, 2026 New microreactor test bed opens at Idaho National Laboratory DOME enables private companies to test and demonstrate advanced nuclear reactors in a repurposed historic facility. Giulio Prisco 2 min read