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U. S. and Saudi Arabia Team Up for Rare Earths and Nuclear Power

November 20, 2025

The United States and Saudi Arabia have made some big moves together. They're working on getting rare earth minerals and setting up nuclear power plants. These minerals are super important. They're used in everything from electric cars to advanced fighter jets. Saudi Arabia says it has a lot of thes

politics

Northern Communities Push for Change

May 27, 2025

A recent gathering in Prince Rupert brought together local governments from northern British Columbia. They discussed various issues and came up with 23 resolutions. These resolutions cover a wide range of topics, from housing and crime to conservation and healthcare. Healthcare was a big topic. Th

science

Unlocking Lithium: The Quest for Clean Separation

February 7, 2025

Imagine tiny particles of lithium, each with a slightly different atomic weight, zipping around in a chaotic dance. These tiny particles are isotopes: 6Li and 7Li. They're crucial in fields like energy and defense. As nuclear technology advances, the need for these isotopes will only grow. However,

health

Mini Reactors: Your Doctor's New Sidekick? ?

February 6, 2025

Imagine this: your doctor could soon whip up medical isotopes right in their office. It sounds like science fiction, but it's closer to reality than you might think. Why does this matter? Because medical isotopes are crucial for detecting cancer and other diseases. They're also essential in industri

technology

Tech Giants and the U. S. Government: Reviving Nuclear Power

January 4, 2025

Big tech companies like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon are investing in nuclear energy to reduce their carbon footprint. The U. S. government is supporting this with funding for small modular reactors. Environmental groups are still concerned about safety and waste disposal. The U. S. Department of

finance

Bitcoin Hits $70, 000 on Election Day: What Does it Mean?

November 6, 2024

Election Day saw Bitcoin bouncing back to $70, 000. This happened as the U. S. presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump tightened. What's interesting is that Bitcoin's value had been hovering around its peak, reaching $73, 562 last week, just a step away from its record high of $73,

technology

Amazon's Green Move: Betting on Nuclear for AI Power

October 18, 2024

Ever wondered how tech giants like Amazon keep their AI programs running? It's no secret that these programs need a lot of electricity. So, Amazon is trying something new: investing in nuclear power. They're putting over half a billion dollars into three projects in Washington, Virginia, and Pennsyl

technology

Amazon's Nuclear Future: Small Reactors, Big Plans

October 16, 2024

Amazon isn't just thinking about the future—it's investing in it. The tech giant is betting big on small modular reactors (SMRs), a new kind of nuclear power plant that's smaller and faster to build than traditional ones. In the early 2030s, if everything goes as planned, these SMRs could help power

technology

How Tech Giants are Betting on Nuclear Power for AI Growth

October 7, 2024

Ever wondered how tech giants like Microsoft and Google plan to power their massive AI models? The answer might surprise you. They're looking back to the past, specifically to nuclear energy. You read that right! After years of relying on fossil fuels and causing environmental concerns, these compan