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Fusion Energy is Grappling with a Fuel Issue—But Hexium Offers a Laser-Based Fix

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Fusion startups face a daunting challenge: building a power plant that generates more energy than it consumes—something that’s never been achieved with fusion. That involves proving their tech works, scaling it up, and persuading investors it can be done profitably. But there’s another hurdle that gets less attention: securing the right fuel. Most startups claim […]

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Earth AI’s Algorithms Discovered Critical Minerals in Overlooked Locations

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Last summer, mining startup KoBold made headlines with its discovery of one of the largest copper deposits in over a decade in Zambia. Earth AI uncovers overlooked mineral deposits in Australia, showcasing AI’s growing role in modern mineral exploration Now, another startup, Earth AI, has exclusively revealed to TechCrunch its own significant find—promising deposits of

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Coreshell Aims to Significantly Reduce the Cost of U.S. Made Batteries

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The shift to electric vehicles is largely a story centered on China. Government subsidies there have not only fueled automakers but also strengthened the entire battery supply chain. Decades of industrial policies controlling critical mineral resources have given China a dominant position, leaving American and European automakers struggling to compete. Graphite is a prime example.

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Palmetto Enables Developers to Advance U.S. Electrification with AI-Driven Building Models

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For homeowners considering solar panels, the key question is often “How many?” For heat pumps, it’s “What size?” Traditionally, answering these required an on-site visit from a contractor. Over the past decade, solar installers have streamlined this process, with some, like Tesla, eliminating it entirely through software that integrates various data sources to determine a

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Geothermal Energy Could Supply Power for Almost All New Data Centers by 2030

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As AI and cloud providers accelerate data center construction, a power shortage looms. However, a new report suggests that the solution could lie underground. According to an analysis by the Rhodium Group, advanced geothermal power could meet nearly two-thirds of new data center energy demand by 2030. This expansion would increase U.S. geothermal capacity from

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Our Next Energy’s Founder Returns as CEO After New Funding

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Just over a year after stepping down as CEO of battery startup Our Next Energy (ONE), Mujeeb Ijaz has returned to lead the company. This announcement coincides with the closing of a new funding round led by Crescent Ventures and Trousdale Ventures. ONE has not disclosed the round’s size and did not respond to requests

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AI Analyzed Millions of Arctic Images and Discovered a Concerning Trend

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Since 1979, the Arctic has warmed almost four times faster than the global average. Svalbard, an archipelago off Greenland’s northeast coast, is experiencing climate change at an even faster rate, warming up to seven times quicker than the rest of the planet. More than half of Svalbard is covered by glaciers, and if they were

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Using Seawater to Combat LA Fires is an Experiment Scientists are Monitoring Closely

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Firefighters tackling the devastating wildfires that swept through the Los Angeles area in January 2025 faced challenges due to limited freshwater supplies. When conditions allow, experienced pilots operating aircraft known as Super Scoopers collect 1,500 gallons of seawater at a time, delivering it with pinpoint accuracy to combat the flames. Using seawater to fight fires

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Expert Warns of Water Contamination Threat in LA Following Wildfires

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The wildfires in the Los Angeles area have destroyed thousands of structures, many of which were homes, and firefighters are still working to control the infernos. Parts of Pacific Palisades, Altadena, Pasadena, and other California communities are now left unrecognizable. As evacuation orders are lifted, residents returning to their homes should prioritize ensuring access to

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2024 Officially Declared Hottest Year, Surpassing 1.5°C Limit

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The year 2024 set a new global record as the warmest on record, marking the first calendar year where global temperatures exceeded 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. The announcement was made on Friday by the Copernicus Climate Change Service, the European Union’s Earth observation program. It coincided with devastating wildfires sweeping through Los Angeles, California, an

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