United States Department of Energy
PulseAugur coverage of United States Department of Energy — every cluster mentioning United States Department of Energy across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
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- subsidiary of Federal Government of the United States 100%
- parent of National Synchrotron Light Source II 100%
- parent of Los Alamos National Laboratory 100%
- parent of Argonne National Laboratory 100%
- parent of Brookhaven National Laboratory 100%
- parent of Idaho National Laboratory 100%
- parent of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory 100%
- parent of Oak Ridge National Laboratory 100%
- parent of Pacific Northwest National Laboratory 100%
- parent of Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory 100%
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Smart bulbs use slightly more energy but offer savings through features
Smart bulbs consume slightly more energy than standard LED bulbs due to their constant connectivity, drawing a small amount of power even when off. Studies indicate this standby power consumption is typically less than …
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New coating technique simplifies next-gen transistor manufacturing
Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory have discovered a novel pre-treatment coating technique for molybdenum disulfide. This method, involving oxygen or fluorine pre-treatment…
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Algae: Science, Benefits, and Fuel Potential Explored
Algae, a diverse group of organisms found in various water bodies and even in bacteria, are crucial for aquatic ecosystems as they form the base of the food web and produce oxygen through photosynthesis. While some alga…
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Intel-born networking tech eyed as InfiniBand alternative for US DoE
Intel-born networking technology, originally developed for high-performance computing, is being re-evaluated as an alternative to InfiniBand for the United States Department of Energy's supercomputing initiatives. This …
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US oil reserve nears panic levels amid geopolitical tensions
The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) is at its lowest level since the Reagan administration, nearing levels that could cause market panic. Dwindling reserves, exacerbated by ongoing oil exports and geopolitical te…
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Math framework slashes transformer memory use, boosts speed
Researchers have developed a new framework called Mathematics of Arrays (MoA) to optimize transformer kernels, which are computationally intensive components of modern AI models. This framework uses algebraic constructi…
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US and Japan launch $1B AI research partnership
The United States and Japan have announced a $1 billion strategic partnership under the Trump administration's Genesis Mission. Japan is the first international partner in this initiative, which involves major AI and sc…
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Trump administration funds coal plants for energy security
The US Department of Energy is allocating federal funds to maintain the operation of 13 coal-fired power plants. This initiative is framed as a measure to bolster energy security. Concurrently, the department is also in…
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AI data centers strain power grids, prompting new energy solutions
The rapid growth of AI data centers is straining power grids, leading to concerns about stability and capacity. Utilities and grid operators are struggling to adapt to the immense and volatile power demands of AI worklo…
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SoftBank commits $85B to French AI data centers
SoftBank is investing up to €75 billion ($85 billion) in French AI infrastructure, aiming to develop 5 GW of data center capacity. The initiative will focus on three initial sites, with a significant portion of the inve…
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US funds fish-like robots to harvest lithium from seawater
The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded $45.7 million in grants to 19 projects aimed at boosting domestic critical mineral technology. Among the recipients is Texas A&M University, which received funding to develop fi…
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US explores small nuclear reactors for marine transport
The U.S. Maritime Administration is exploring the integration of small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) into the nation's marine transportation system. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the initiative, seekin…
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Climate tech firms pivot to critical minerals amid funding shifts
Climate tech companies are shifting their focus from decarbonization to critical minerals and data centers to navigate a challenging political and funding environment. Boston Metal, known for its low-emission steel prod…
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AI datacenters to power cities before nuclear fusion
AI datacenters are predicted to power cities in under 20 years, significantly sooner than nuclear fusion. Recent breakthroughs at Germany's Wendelstein 7-X stellarator have achieved a world record for plasma confinement…
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AI's growing energy demand strains utilities, driving vertical AI adoption
The increasing demand for AI, particularly from data centers, is placing significant strain on energy grids and utilities. This surge in electricity consumption, projected to more than double in the U.S. by 2028, necess…
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Kuaishou plans AI spin-off, seeks $2B; Indian gold/silver tariffs rise
Kuaishou plans to spin off its AI subsidiary Keling, aiming to raise $2 billion. Meanwhile, a major tech company's CTO was surprised as programmers rapidly consumed their entire annual AI budget within four months, high…
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Data centers prioritize on-site power amid grid interconnection delays
Data center developers are increasingly turning to on-site power generation, primarily natural gas-based microgrids, as a solution to significant interconnection delays with the main power grid. This shift is driven by …
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OpenAI partners with U.S. Department of Energy to accelerate science with AI
OpenAI has signed a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. Department of Energy to accelerate scientific discovery using advanced AI and computing. This collaboration, part of OpenAI's "OpenAI for Science" initiative…
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Google DeepMind partners with DOE to accelerate science with AI co-scientist
Google DeepMind is partnering with the U.S. Department of Energy to support the Genesis Mission, a national initiative aimed at accelerating scientific discovery through AI. This collaboration will provide scientists at…
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OpenAI and National Labs Host 1,000 Scientists for AI Discovery Jam Session
OpenAI, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy, organized a "1,000 Scientist AI Jam Session" across nine national laboratories. This event brought together over 1,000 scientists to utilize advanced AI model…