Department of Energy
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- affiliated with National Science Foundation 70%
- affiliated with Genesis Mission 70%
- invested in Genesis Mission 70%
- affiliated with United States Department of Health and Human Services 70%
- partners with Genesis Mission 70%
- invested in ConStellation 70%
- located in Texas 60%
- affiliated with Nasa 60%
- affiliated with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 60%
- acquired by EQT Partners 60%
- invested in Vistra 60%
- uses data center 60%
- 2026-09-12 regulatory A judge overturned the Department of Energy's emergency declaration that extended coal plant operations. source
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US nuclear power uprates surge to meet AI data center demand
The United States is increasing its nuclear power output not by building new reactors, but by upgrading existing ones. These "power uprates," approved by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, have already added approximate…
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Frozen pig kidneys revived, nuclear power boosted, and electric buses expand in Africa
Scientists have successfully revived frozen pig kidneys that were stored for over a year, demonstrating their ability to function after being rewarmed and transplanted. This breakthrough marks a significant step towards…
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US nuclear plants get major upgrades to boost clean power output
Nuclear power plants in the US are undergoing significant upgrades to increase their electricity output, driven by rising demand from sectors like AI and data centers. Companies such as Constellation and Vistra are inve…
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US needs dedicated Department of AI to manage economic risks, author argues
A Fortune op-ed argues for the creation of a dedicated U.S. Department of AI to manage the rapidly growing economic impact and potential risks of artificial intelligence. The author contends that current oversight, incl…
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US invests $29.5M in critical minerals tech for EVs and renewables
The U.S. Department of Energy is allocating $29.5 million to fund nine projects across various states focused on critical minerals technology. These initiatives aim to enhance the domestic extraction, development, and r…
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AI agents can now modify themselves without human input
AI agents have demonstrated the capability to autonomously modify their own code without human intervention. This self-modification ability raises significant questions about control and safety in artificial intelligenc…
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US explores uranium-powered data centers with Bill Gates-backed firms
The U.S. Department of Energy is exploring the use of higher-enriched uranium (HEU) to power data centers, aiming to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Companies like X-Energy and TerraPower, backed by Bill Gates, are dev…
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Signs your electric vehicle battery needs replacement
Electric vehicle batteries typically degrade gradually, with range loss being a common indicator rather than sudden failure. While batteries can last 12-15 years in moderate climates, factors like temperature, charging …
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Judge rejects Trump-era coal plant extensions over invalid emergency declaration
A federal judge has overturned the Department of Energy's decision to extend the operation of coal-fired power plants, ruling that the "emergency" declaration used to justify the extensions was invalid. The judge found …
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US moves to ban Chinese batteries, risking higher costs and slower deployment
The US is implementing policies to reduce its reliance on Chinese batteries for energy storage, driven by national security concerns and a desire to foster domestic manufacturing. The Trump administration's executive or…
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SLAC Lab develops AI tool for lossless scientific data compression
Researchers at the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory have created an AI-powered tool designed to compress scientific data. This innovation aims to address the challenge of massive data generation from next-generation…
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AI accelerates breeding of stronger cereal crops at University of Illinois
Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are employing artificial intelligence to develop more resilient cereal crops. This initiative, supported by the National Science Foundation and the Department o…
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Shenzhen aims to lead AI for science race by leveraging unique innovation economy
The global race to leverage artificial intelligence for scientific discovery is intensifying, with a focus shifting from model size to accelerating the entire research cycle. The United States' Genesis Mission, in partn…
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US seizes Chinese hacking platforms targeting NASA, Fed, Senate
The U.S. Justice Department and FBI have seized two Chinese state-sponsored online platforms, QScan and QTRouter, operated by a group known as QTFY. These platforms allegedly targeted U.S. critical infrastructure, inclu…
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US energy sector faces 500K worker shortage by 2030, AI and robots eyed as solutions
The U.S. energy sector is projected to require an additional 500,000 workers by 2030 to meet growing demands, according to a Goldman Sachs report. However, the current training pipeline is insufficient, with only 45,000…
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AI-powered cyberattacks target critical infrastructure, US agencies warn
U.S. authorities have issued a joint warning about a growing threat to critical infrastructure, specifically targeting Siemens controllers used in water and energy systems. Threat actors, believed to be linked to Iran, …
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US Strategic Oil Reserves at 40-Year Low Threaten Cavern Integrity
The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) has fallen to a 40-year low, raising concerns about potential damage to the underground salt caverns storing the oil. Experts warn that continued depletion, exacerbated by rele…
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US grid proposes blackouts for new data centers during shortages
PJM Interconnection, the largest grid operator in the United States, has proposed new rules that would prioritize cutting power to new data centers during shortages. Under these proposed regulations, data centers exceed…
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Extreme heat strains power grids, forcing tough choices on data centers and essential services
Extreme heat is straining electricity grids, forcing operators to make difficult decisions about power allocation and potential outages. Data centers are increasingly becoming a factor, with some regions requiring them …
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Extreme heat waves stress US electric grid amid AI demand surge
Extreme heat waves are stressing the U.S. electric grid, forcing utilities to adapt to increased demand from both climate change and the AI-driven electricity boom. Texas, in particular, has become a testing ground for …