Former NRC head disagrees with Bill Gates, says nuclear not a safe bet for combating climate change How much do you think about nuclear power? If you’re like most Americans, the answer is likely “not often.” Unless… Read More
As China option fades, Bill Gates urges U.S. to take the lead in nuclear power, for the good of the planet In his year-end letter, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates says his to-do list for 2019 includes persuading U.S. leaders to regain… Read More
Northwest projects win a share of $20 million in federal grants for nuclear tech Oregon-based NuScale Power is the big winner in today’s round of grants from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of… Read More
NASA’s Kilopower project demonstrates a nuclear reactor that’s made for space That’s one small step for nuclear reactors on the moon and Mars, and several giant leaps to go. Eventually, the… Read More
With Paul Allen’s backing, Tri Alpha Energy revs up ‘Norman’ device for fusion research Tri Alpha Energy, the fusion energy venture backed by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, says it has achieved first plasma in… Read More
Nathan Myhrvold explains why the nuclear power option is needed … with toasters! If renewable energy is on the rise in America, why should we even bother with nuclear power? Seattle tech maverick… Read More
Hey, coders: Want to do nuclear fusion research? This crowdsource challenge gives you a chance It’s not clear when fusion power will pay off, but there’s a way to earn a cool $20,000 in… Read More
Podcast GeekWire Radio: The future of fusion energy, Microsoft’s new Outlook app, and the key to a great startup town This week on the GeekWire radio show, we explore the world of fusion energy, and its potential implications for the world… Read More
