The push for renewables needs long-duration energy storage. After a fire at the world’s biggest battery site, attention is shifting to compressed air systems. It’s a proven, if imperfect, technology getting a major new lease on life.
Siemens Energy is diving deep into the small modular reactor (SMR) boom by partnering with Rolls-Royce SMR. The company will supply its high-efficiency SST-8000 steam turbine-generator sets, a key component for the factory-built nuclear plants. This move leverages decades of nuclear “conventional is
According to a report, India’s telecom department has given smartphone makers like Apple and Samsung 90 days to pre-load the Sanchar Saathi app on all new devices sold in the country. The order, dated November 28, 2025, also asks for the app to be pushed to existing phones via updates, and users rep
A new report warns that solar and wind farms are often misconfigured when they connect to the power grid, posing a serious stability threat. The solution? A mandatory third-party verification system, similar to a home inspection.
In a recent earnings call, Dell’s COO Jeff Clarke painted a stark picture of Windows 11 adoption. He stated that roughly 500 million PCs capable of running the OS haven’t been upgraded, with another 500 million too old to even try. This has left Dell’s sales momentum for Windows 11 devices lagging s
Solar technology is undergoing its biggest transformation in decades. Perovskite tandem cells are now hitting commercial scale with 20%+ power gains, while printable solar cells are eliminating batteries in everyday electronics.
Scientists have cracked the code on economically viable lithium recycling from dead batteries. Their new method costs just $12.70 per kilogram, beating current market prices. This could revolutionize how we source critical battery materials.
Pat Gelsinger claims quantum computing will become mainstream much faster than expected, potentially ending the GPU era. He also reveals Intel’s “basic discipline” problems during his tenure. The former CEO sees quantum as the “holy trinity” alongside classical and AI computing.
Despite widespread anxiety about AI sector valuations and a rare CME trading outage, markets delivered a powerful coordinated advance. Stocks, bonds, Bitcoin and commodities all surged during the traditionally quiet Thanksgiving period. The rally served as a sharp reminder about the cost of excessiv
Engineering students worldwide are building practical solutions for community challenges through IEEE’s EPICS program. The initiative just had its biggest year ever, funding 48 projects with $290,000 across 17 countries. From AI-powered braille learning to smart irrigation systems, these projects sh
