The United States and Saudi Arabia have made some big moves together. They're working on getting rare earth minerals and setting up nuclear power plants. These minerals are super important. They're used in everything from electric cars to advanced fighter jets. Saudi Arabia says it has a lot of these minerals. But right now, China controls most of the supply. The U....
A recent gathering in Prince Rupert brought together local governments from northern British Columbia. They discussed various issues and came up with 23 resolutions. These resolutions cover a wide range of topics, from housing and crime to conservation and healthcare. Healthcare was a big topic. The City of Fort St. John pointed out that there is a shortage of healt...
Imagine tiny particles of lithium, each with a slightly different atomic weight, zipping around in a chaotic dance. These tiny particles are isotopes: 6Li and 7Li. They're crucial in fields like energy and defense. As nuclear technology advances, the need for these isotopes will only grow. However, the current methods of separating these isotopes, especially the amal...
Imagine this: your doctor could soon whip up medical isotopes right in their office. It sounds like science fiction, but it's closer to reality than you might think. Why does this matter? Because medical isotopes are crucial for detecting cancer and other diseases. They're also essential in industrial settings. The big news here is a startup called Islander ...
Big tech companies like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon are investing in nuclear energy to reduce their carbon footprint. The U. S. government is supporting this with funding for small modular reactors. Environmental groups are still concerned about safety and waste disposal. The U. S. Department of Energy is offering $900 million for small nuclear reactors, and the B...
Election Day saw Bitcoin bouncing back to $70, 000. This happened as the U. S. presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump tightened. What's interesting is that Bitcoin's value had been hovering around its peak, reaching $73, 562 last week, just a step away from its record high of $73, 737 from March. Then it dipped a bit, falling below $68, 000. Over th...
Ever wondered how tech giants like Amazon keep their AI programs running? It's no secret that these programs need a lot of electricity. So, Amazon is trying something new: investing in nuclear power. They're putting over half a billion dollars into three projects in Washington, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Why nuclear? Well, it generates electricity without much gree...
Amazon isn't just thinking about the future—it's investing in it. The tech giant is betting big on small modular reactors (SMRs), a new kind of nuclear power plant that's smaller and faster to build than traditional ones. In the early 2030s, if everything goes as planned, these SMRs could help power Amazon's massive data centers without adding any carbon pollution to...
Ever wondered how tech giants like Microsoft and Google plan to power their massive AI models? The answer might surprise you. They're looking back to the past, specifically to nuclear energy. You read that right! After years of relying on fossil fuels and causing environmental concerns, these companies are now turning to nuclear power as a solution. Let's break ...