Energy

Startup is building a giant sand battery in Finland
A massive sand battery will help a Finnish town end its reliance on oil for heating, aiding the transition to a clean energy future.
More water pressure means shorter showers, UK study finds
University students used less water during their showers when they had more water pressure — and they could see a clock.
AI solves huge problem holding back fusion power
Princeton researchers have trained an AI to predict and prevent a common problem during nuclear fusion reactions.
Google AI is searching the world for methane leaks from space
How electron beams could jumpstart the nuclear industry
Mega solar farms could make it rain in deserts
Cobalt-free batteries could power cars of the future
Fusion reactor break world record in final experiment
NASA lays out the path to space-based solar power
Microsoft AI discovers 18 new battery materials in two weeks
Zapping plants in “eSoil” makes them grow 50% larger
This startup wants to track soil carbon with AI and satellites
Microsoft is training an AI to help get nuclear reactors approved