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Leaked Jackery FridgeGuard Hints at a Future Where Every Appliance Pulls Its Weight
Energy
Leaked Jackery FridgeGuard Hints at a Future Where Every Appliance Pulls Its Weight
A rumored slim backup unit for refrigerators may signal a broader shift toward distributed battery storage inside the home.
Science DeskApril 15, 2026
Big Tech Is Betting Billions That Nuclear Power Can Feed the AI Beast
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Big Tech Is Betting Billions That Nuclear Power Can Feed the AI Beast
Microsoft, Google, and Amazon are signing landmark nuclear deals as AI infrastructure demands outstrip what renewables alone can deliver.
Science DeskApril 10, 2026
Japanese Recyclers Hit 90% Lithium Recovery, Turning Dead Batteries Into Strategic Assets
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Japanese Recyclers Hit 90% Lithium Recovery, Turning Dead Batteries Into Strategic Assets
A Fukui Prefecture plant has nearly doubled its lithium recovery rate, part of Japan's broader push to secure critical minerals without mining them.
Science DeskApril 8, 2026
The Strait of Hormuz Is Now a Chokepoint for AI
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The Strait of Hormuz Is Now a Chokepoint for AI
Helium shortages from the strait's closure threaten semiconductor fabs worldwide, adding a new constraint to the AI supply chain.
Tech DeskApril 1, 2026
XE-100: Reinventing Nuclear with Fireproof Fuel
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XE-100: Reinventing Nuclear with Fireproof Fuel
The XE‑100 isn’t just another reactor—it’s a vision. Fueled by safety-first design and operating at blistering temperatures, it’s a test case for nuclear’s next chapter: not just powering grids, but fueling industry, hydrogen, and cleaner chemical production. But can we embrace nuclear again on the scale needed?
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Impulse Labs Is Reinventing the Kitchen—And Maybe the Power Grid
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Impulse Labs Is Reinventing the Kitchen—And Maybe the Power Grid
Impulse Labs’ battery-powered stove is now in production—but the real innovation isn’t how it cooks. It’s how it thinks about energy. By building lithium-ion batteries into high-demand appliances, Impulse is turning the kitchen into a distributed power system. It’s not just a smart product. It’s a smarter grid.
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