energy production
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These ‘Christmas Trees’ Sit On The Bottom Of The Ocean
There’s a veritable gold rush going on beneath the world’s oceans as nations and multinational corporations alike vie to discover and exploit a wealth of minerals and energy trapped within. Off the coast of Western Australia, for example, General Electric has tapped into a massive reserve of oil and natural gas, pumping the valuable resources…
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Monster Machines: An Overdue Reactor That Could Be The Key To Our Fusion Revolution
Even with the recent advancements in renewable energy technologies, it’s going to be tough to satisfy the electrical needs of our booming human population in the coming years. However, if this international nuclear reactor can ever come online, we may see fusion-driven, utility-scale power grids within our lifetimes.