Topic: private investment
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The $100M+ Fusion Startups: Who's Leading the Charge?
Fusion energy has advanced significantly with over $10 billion in private investment, driven by breakthroughs in computing, materials science, and plasma confinement. A key milestone was achieved in 2022 when a U.S. lab reached scientific breakeven, producing more energy from fusion than was inpu...
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Russia to Turn Spacecraft into Orbital Billboards
Russia's civilian space program is facing severe financial strain and international isolation, marked by a decline in Soyuz missions and a pivot toward military projects following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. To generate revenue, Roscosmos has received legal approval to place advertisements on s...
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US Launches Nuclear Energy Renaissance to Power the Future
The U.S. is revitalizing its nuclear energy sector to enhance energy independence and combat climate change through streamlined regulations and new technology development. Ambitious goals include quadrupling nuclear energy production by 2050, supported by advanced reactor designs and significant ...
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Safeguarding the Internet's Lifeline: Protecting Global Cables
Submarine cables carry over 95% of global data but face threats from geopolitical friction, supply chain vulnerabilities, and slow repair processes, requiring public-private collaboration for reinforcement. Building resilience through strategic redundancy by laying diverse cables is hindered by h...
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