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Microsoft and Helion want to build the world’s first fusion plant and seize energy’s ‘Holy Grail’

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(Helion Photo) Microsoft and Helion Energy on Wednesday announced a historic agreement that could pave the way to the world’s first fusion power plant. The goal is to get the plant running by 2028. Engineers for decades have chased the promise of fusion energy — a potentially limitless source of carbon-free power.

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From 5G to 6G: What comes after the fastest wireless network yet?

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With the potential to offer even faster data transfer speeds, improved energy efficiency, and the ability to connect an even greater number of devices to the internet, 6G is expected to revolutionize the way we communicate and connect with the world around us. of 6G patent applications originating from there. of the total patents.

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TerraPower warns of 2-year minimum delay for launch of demo reactor due to Russia-Ukraine war

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The CEO of the Bill Gates-backed nuclear power company TerraPower is warning that operation of its demonstration plant is expected to begin at least two years later than its original target of 2028. based X-energy, which is planning to build test reactors in Eastern Washington. The Bellevue, Wash.-based

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Bill Gates’ TerraPower makes its pick for next-gen nuclear power plant in Wyoming

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Department of Energy with an initial funding round totaling $160 million. The other project is planned by Maryland-based X-energy, with Washington state’s Hanford nuclear reservation selected as the preferred location. The Department of Energy plans to invest a total of $3.2 TerraPower Graphic).

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