Scientists achieve fusion ignition, a major milestone in clean energy production
The reaction created net positive energy, but the technology is still years from being deployed.
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The Energy Department will block sales of inefficient light bulbs
New efficiency standards may help reduce carbon emissions by 222 million metric tons.
The US government spent $1.1 billion on carbon capture projects that mostly failed
Many had 'little chance of success' in the first place, the accountability office stated.
US energy department hopes instant permits will boost rooftop solar installations
The process will make it "faster, easier and cheaper" for homeowners to go solar.
Microsoft is helping the government build AI disaster response tools
It's teaming up with the Department of Energy to help first responders.
Energy Department unveils roadmap for a national quantum internet
National labs will serve as the heart of the ultra-secure network.
Department of Energy will invest $300 million in green transportation research
The agency will offer grants in three different areas.
Trump admin blocks expanded rules against inefficient lightbulbs
Contrary to reports, the incandescent lightbulb just won't die.
X-ray lasers can spot elusive electron motion
This could provide insights for many scientific fields.
AMD and Cray are building the 'world's most powerful supercomputer'
"Frontier will accelerate innovation in AI," Sec. Rick Perry said.
This four-inch antenna could let you text from deep underground
The compact device might be used in military rescue and defense missions.
Researchers want to store excess renewable energy as methane
It’s a biology-based alternative to large battery systems.
Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument lenses get their first look at space
DESI will help scientists 3D map the galaxy and better understand dark energy.
Intel will build the first exascale supercomputer in the US
Aurora will help advance cancer research and climate modeling, Sec. Perry said.
Trump asks for $9.6 billion to bolster cybersecurity in 2020 budget
The budget also earmarks funding for Space Force and NASA Moon missions.
