Radioactive materials have a variety of uses. One such material is californium, a synthetic element named for the state of California, where scientists first produced it. What Is Californium? Californium is…
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Energy Technology
What Last Year’s Nuclear Fusion Breakthrough Means for the Energy Industry
by kirkcoburnWe’ve been studying nuclear fusion for almost a century. And in December 2022, scientists confirmed a significant breakthrough that may pave the way for abundant and clean nuclear energy in…
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Welcome to the second article in our reforestation series. In the previous piece, we introduced you to the notion of “lies to children” and some common misunderstandings most people believe…
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The global market for electric vehicles (EVs) grew astonishingly well in late 2022. According to Insideevs.com, October and September were record-breaking months, particularly in China. In 2022, more than 7.7…
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Energy Technology
Time Is Running Out for In-Demand Metals: Manganese and 4 Other Shortages Coming Up Fast
by kirkcoburnAs the world shifts toward cleaner energy, we see that more sustainable housing, manufacturing, and transportation are at the forefront of issues being debated. The desire for greener tech has…
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Let’s assume that there is “scientific consensus” that the Earth’s surface temperature is currently warming. Whether this warming trend is caused by human behavior or some other, more cyclical phenomenon…