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Zero tolerance for EV fire or explosions: China sets mandatory battery rules
China has introduced the widely cited “no fire, no explosion” requirement.
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World’s largest smart transformer to deliver 36 billion kWh of energy a year
The world’s largest smart transformer will move 36 billion kWh of clean power annually across China’s longest HVDC route.
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China moves closer to opening deep geological nuclear waste lab 1,837 feet below surface
China has completed a major phase of construction at its Beishan underground laboratory, finishing a steep spiral access ramp that leads to the deep geological facility.
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New breakthrough could make ‘green’ hydrogen cheaper and faster to produce
One researcher has found a way to control nickel growth, improving durability and efficiency in electrolysers.
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Liquid-based system stores solar energy, generates hydrogen without power
A new approach mimics photosynthesis by storing sunlight first and producing hydrogen later in complete darkness.
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3D magnetic field ‘breakthrough’ for nuclear fusion plasma control wins coveted US award
By utilizing real-time AI adjustments, the PPPL team’s proactive approach prevents plasma instabilities before they occur.
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Rain-powered generator makes 60-volt signals for smart drainage without batteries
A UNIST team has developed a rain-powered generator that converts falling raindrops into electricity for flood control.
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Inside the first fast-spectrum molten chloride reactor fuel ever produced
Fast-spectrum molten salt reactors move closer to hardware reality as the Idaho National Laboratory successfully produces uranium chloride fuel at production scale.
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Japan: Scientists boost solar hydrogen output by capturing longer sunlight waves
By replacing ruthenium with osmium, the new photocatalyst absorbs light beyond 600 nanometers, unlocking a wider portion of the solar spectrum.
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World’s third-largest solar producer could generate 12 million tons of waste by 2047
According to India’s think tank Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), the volume is set to explode to 11 million tonnes by 2047.
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US Navy’s retired nuclear reactors from submarine could power AI data centers, 360,000 homes
A small number of these reactors could collectively generate several hundred megawatts of power.
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Uncrewed 78-foot cargo ship with folding wings to cross the Atlantic on wind power
The eco-friendly vessel will sail under the Maltese flag once launched in late 2026.
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World’s first 800V immersion-cooled battery targets power-hungry AI data centers
Designed for megawatt-scale racks, XING Mobility’s 800V immersion-cooled battery system brings automotive-grade validation into AI data center infrastructure.
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Russia to build nuclear plant on Moon to power rovers, labs during 336-hour long nights
The plant is intended to supply energy for a joint Russia–China lunar research station.
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EV battery breakthrough could enable ultra-fast charging with more range, longer life
The integration of fullerenes into battery systems has been hindered by their inherent structural instability.
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China’s new solar battery converts sunlight into stored electricity with 4.2% efficiency
The system completed more than 10 charge–discharge cycles under simulated sunlight.
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4x energy with 99% efficiency: ‘Dream’ EV battery breakthrough tackles range anxiety
The POSTECH system maintains a smooth, dense lithium metal layer that remains stable over hundreds of cycles.
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Record-breaking anode-free battery hits 1,270 Wh/L energy density, ‘doubles’ EV range
The new battery achieves a record 1,270 Wh/L energy density, almost twice that of current lithium-ion EV batteries.
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Breakthrough Cambridge reactor recycles 99% of gas to make hydrogen fuel and carbon
Inside the pyrolysis reactor at 2372°F (1300°C), diluted methane gas is converted into carbon nanotubes and hydrogen.
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Abandoned coal mine becomes Maryland’s largest 160-MW solar farm with 324,000 panels
Located about 178 miles from Washington, D.C., the reclaimed mine-site solar farm now stands as Maryland’s largest, supplying power to tens of thousands of homes.
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