Topic: fusion energy
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Zap Energy's New Fusion Device Achieves Record Pressure
Zap Energy unveiled its Fuze-3 fusion reactor, achieving record plasma pressure levels and advancing its goal to supply grid electricity by the early 2030s. The device compressed plasma to over 232,000 psi and heated it to 21 million degrees Fahrenheit, setting a new benchmark for sheared-flow-st...
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Moon Helium-3 Mining Could Make Oil Obsolete
Helium-3, a rare isotope abundant on the Moon but scarce on Earth, is driving a new space race for its potential in quantum computing and clean nuclear fusion energy. It is essential for cooling quantum computer qubits to near absolute zero and offers a path to low-waste fusion power, though extr...
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Meta Bets Big on Nuclear Power With Oklo
Meta has shifted from a cautious nuclear power strategy to a bold investment in Oklo, a startup developing advanced fission reactors, to help secure fuel for a new power campus in Ohio. This deal is part of a broader, landmark private-sector nuclear initiative by Meta, involving partnerships with...
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TechCrunch Disrupt 25: Key Moments and Highlights
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 gathered innovators in San Francisco to discuss AI, climate tech, and venture capital, highlighting future technological trends and startup showcases. Key speakers like Vinod Khosla and Roelof Botha addressed AI's energy solutions, investment strategies, and market timing,...
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