Nuclear Fusion Shouldn’t be a Side Hustle for the US Weapons Program

Nuclear Fusion Shouldn’t be a Side Hustle for the US Weapons Program

If humanity survives for thousands more years, our primary energy source could very likely be nuclear fusion. It’s clean, the fuel is inexhaustible and cheap, and there’s no risk of a meltdown. It’s the power source of the stars — the whole cosmos, in fact. And we’re tantalizingly close to making it work. The downside … Read more

US, Europe Switch Russian Nuclear Fuel for New Mexico Uranium

US, Europe Switch Russian Nuclear Fuel for New Mexico Uranium

In a remote, dusty corner of New Mexico, so near to the Texas border that if you wander too close your smartphone changes time zones, sits a pristine factory that is the best chance for the US to wean itself off an addiction that few knew it had: uranium enriched in Russia. Outside the $5 … Read more

Netanyahu Says Israel, Saudi Arabia Deepening Ties Even Without Formal Ties

Netanyahu Says Israel, Saudi Arabia Deepening Ties Even Without Formal Ties

Israel and Saudi Arabia will deepen economic and business ties even if they don’t formally recognize each other, according to Benjamin Netanyahu. The Israeli prime minister told Bloomberg he’s confident he can strike a deal with the Saudis under which the countries have official diplomatic relations. Without one, the two can still build an “economic … Read more