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Hidden Materials Discovery Could Advance Batteries and Solar Fuels

Breakthrough in Material Discovery Scientists investigating chemical reactions during heating have revealed a hidden class of materials that exist only briefly as ingredients transform. These "in-between" structures have long gone undetected using conventional analytical methods, but new research is changing that. A New Form of Bismuth Vanadate

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ExxonMobil's Internal Climate Science Contradicted Its Public Messaging, Court Filings Show

Court filings have surfaced revealing internal deliberations at ExxonMobil regarding climate change, showing that company scientists held different views than the positions the corporation publicly advocated. The documents reportedly show that Exxon's own scientific staff questioned the viability or effectiveness of certain climate-related solutions that the company

MIT Researchers Explore AI Solutions for Data Center Sustainability

Data centers currently account for a significant and growing share of global electricity consumption, a trend accelerating as AI workloads expand. Researchers at MIT are working on AI-based solutions to mitigate these environmental concerns, developing systems that can optimize data center operations in real time. The approach involves using

IMF Chief Warns Triple Threat of Energy Shock, Debt, and AI Risks Could Dent Global Growth

The head of the International Monetary Fund has flagged a trio of economic challenges that could weigh on global growth prospects. According to remarks attributed to the IMF chief, instability in energy markets, rising government debt levels across many economies, and the nascent risks associated with artificial intelligence represent interconnected

Ancient Origins: Animals May Have Emerged 200 Million Years Earlier Than Believed

The timeline for the origin of animal life may need significant revision, according to emerging research. Scientists now propose that the first animals may have appeared roughly 800 to 700 million years ago—approximately 200 million years earlier than some previous estimates suggested. This revised timeline places the emergence of

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Google Secures 20-Year Nuclear Agreement to Power Data Center Expansion

Google is turning to nuclear energy to address the growing power demands of its data centers. The tech giant announced a 20-year agreement with Constellation, the largest nuclear power plant operator in the United States, to upgrade efficiency at six existing nuclear sites across the country. The deal, valued

US Power Consumption Set to Break Records as AI Demands Grow

The United States is bracing for record-breaking electricity demand over the next two years. According to projections from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), power consumption is expected to hit all-time highs in both 2026 and 2027, fueled in large part by the explosive growth of artificial intelligence operations.