Department of Energy
PulseAugur coverage of Department of Energy — every cluster mentioning Department of Energy across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
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US government to fund coal power and export infrastructure
The U.S. government is set to provide hundreds of millions of dollars to support coal-fired power plants and coal export infrastructure. This initiative, announced by President Trump, aims to boost domestic coal product…
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US power grid's three-region structure hinders emergency response
The U.S. power grid is divided into three independent interconnections, limiting the ability to transfer electricity between regions during emergencies. This structural issue was highlighted during the 2021 Texas blacko…
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Argonne Lab uses spare supercomputers for private AI inference service
Argonne National Laboratory has developed a private AI inference service using its surplus supercomputing resources. This initiative aims to support researchers across the United States, including those involved in DoE …
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US Chambers Warn of STEM Talent Exodus Amidst R&D Funding Cuts
Over 80 Chambers of Commerce are raising concerns about a significant exodus of STEM talent from the United States, driven by proposed cuts and uncertainty in federal research funding. This situation is not only impacti…
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US bolsters domestic uranium enrichment ahead of Russian import ban
The United States is accelerating efforts to boost domestic enriched uranium production ahead of a full ban on Russian imports in 2028. Current U.S. nuclear power plants rely on foreign sources for nearly all their uran…
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NVIDIA and DOE partner on AI supercomputers to accelerate scientific discovery
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright and NVIDIA's Ian Buck discussed the critical role of energy in advancing AI during the SCSP AI+ Expo. They highlighted the Genesis Mission, a Department of Energy initiative leveraging…
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Kelp biofuels show promise but need government support to overcome scaling challenges
Kelp is being explored as a sustainable biofuel alternative to petroleum for powering ships and aircraft, offering a more environmentally friendly option than traditional fossil fuels. While kelp can be grown in the oce…
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Rivian downsizes Georgia EV factory after DOE loan agreement reduced
Rivian has reduced the scale of its planned EV factory in Georgia following a significant cut to a loan agreement by the Department of Energy under the Trump administration. The company initially intended to construct t…
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It’s time to make a plan for nuclear waste
With renewed interest in nuclear power driven by tech companies needing data center energy, the US faces a critical need to address its long-standing nuclear waste problem. Despite producing thousands of tons of waste a…
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Trump Wants to Double Production of New Nuclear Weapon Cores
Donald Trump's proposed 2027 budget includes a significant increase in funding for the production of plutonium pits, the core components of nuclear warheads. The plan aims to nearly double the annual output of these pit…