The Real Fusion Energy Breakthrough Is Still Decades Away
[ad_1] Last week, inside a gold-plated drum in a Northern California lab, a group of scientists briefly recreated the physics that power the sun. Their late-night experiment involved firing 192…
Could Namor’s Ankle Wings From ‘Black Panther 2’ Really Work?
[ad_1] But you don’t have to be a superhero to experience this kind of flight. If you have a set of carbon-fiber wings and four engines, you can fly like…
Ukraine’s Biggest Nuclear Plant Needs a Safety Zone
[ad_1] Until Ukraine and Russia reach an agreement, the plant remains in danger. “There’s no question: There should not be any military operations at the plant or in the vicinity…
Gas Drilling Is Disrupting Animal Migration
[ad_1] In general, it’s surprising how little ecologists know about why large animals choose their migration paths. The motivations for moving are obvious, and include things like food, water, and…
Electric Vehicles Could Rescue the US Power Grid
[ad_1] But utilities will likely play the biggest role in ushering in a new era of electricity grids, says Max Baumhefner, a senior attorney at the Natural Resources Defense Council.…
California’s Heat Wave Is a Big Moment for Batteries
[ad_1] During a late summer heat wave in California, golden hour becomes danger hour. In the offices of the California Independent System Operator, which manages the state’s grid, things get…
Europe Set Itself Up for This Energy Crisis
[ad_1] Bros says that the situation we face is not a market failure, but a regulatory one. Bros was involved in the liberalization of the French market and its integration…
How Much Power Does Batman Need for His Ascender Gun?
[ad_1] Everyone has the same comment about Batman: He’s cool because he’s just a normal dude, but he’s also a superhero. It’s true, he doesn’t have superpowers. However, what he…
A Lawsuit Against Meta Shows the Emptiness of Social Enterprises
[ad_1] Earlier this year, Meta and its largest content moderation partner in Africa, Sama, were accused of union busting, forced labor, and human trafficking. The lawsuit claims that “misleading job…