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Switzerland Is Building One Of The Most Powerful Batteries In The World 88 Feet Underground

staff@bgr.com (Alan Bradley) — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:17:00 +0000

A Swiss company is building a massive underground battery to help stabilize the European energy grid. The science behind it is just as impressive as the scale.

China's New Offshore Wind Farm Is A Gamechanger For Clean Energy

staff@bgr.com (Trevor Mogg) — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:17:00 +0000

When it comes to emission-free sustainable power generation, wing is gaining in popularity, and China is set to deploy a record-breaking turbine.

NASA's Mars Helicopter Actually Breaks The Sound Barrier

staff@bgr.com (Gerard Griessel) — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:17:00 +0000

For future NASA missions to Mars, this new helicopter vehicle will be key to surveying the planet's surface for all sorts of resources, as well as safe terrain.

This Nuclear Battery Can Outlive Civilization Without A Single Recharge

staff@bgr.com (Joshua Hawkins) — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:17:00 +0000

A battery that never needs to be recharged would be one of the greatest inventions ever made, and it may be closer to reality than you think

Solar Panel Farms In Tibet Are Having An Unexpected Effect On Local Residents

staff@bgr.com (Noelle Corbett) — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:17:00 +0000

One of the biggest benefits of solar power is its lack of emissions, but that doesn't mean that it can't have other unexpected positive outcomes.

Google Is Releasing 32 Million Mosquitoes In Two US States - Here's Why

staff@bgr.com (Alan Bradley) — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:17:00 +0000

Technology behemoth Google is set to release millions of mosquitoes in two large U.S. states, but contrary to how it appears, this isn't a supervillain plot.

How Many Wind Turbines Would It Take To Equal One Nuclear Reactor?

staff@bgr.com (Brendan Knapp) — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:17:00 +0000

Wind is often touted as a cleaner alternative to nuclear power, but how many wind turbines would it take to match the output of a nuclear plant?

European Rockets Might Be Amazon's Secret Weapon To Compete With Starlink

staff@bgr.com (Alec Hively) — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:17:00 +0000

There's a new space race and Amazon is losing to the likes of SpaceX, but a little help from European rockets could put them back in the game.

This World Record Breaking Laser Wirelessly Powered A Robot For 24 Hours

staff@bgr.com (Gerard Griessel) — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:47:00 +0000

Alternative forms of power is nothing new, as solar and wind power have been viable for decades, but lasers might to be new for the public to hear.

NASA's New Fuel Cell Could Make Moon Colonies A Reality

staff@bgr.com (Alec Hively) — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:17:00 +0000

NASA wants to send humans back to the moon, but one hurdle standing in its way is how to provide power; these fuel cells could be the answer.

Not Wind, Not Solar: Mini Nuclear Reactors Could Fix America's Energy Problems

staff@bgr.com (Alec Hively) — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 02:17:00 +0000

Amidst the push for clean energy worldwide, many people are vouching for small nuclear reactors, though there are still a number of factors holding them back.

Which Aircraft Carrier Catapult Is More Effective: Steam Or Electric?

staff@bgr.com (Alec Hively) — Sun, 31 May 2026 22:17:00 +0000

The US Navy is embroiled in a debate over whether electromagnetic catapults are superior to steam, and the answer isn't as clear as you think.

Why Nuclear-Powered Pacemakers Are More Practical Than You'd Think

staff@bgr.com (Joshua Hawkins) — Sun, 31 May 2026 16:17:00 +0000

Pacemakers are vital, life-saving technology held back by their limited battery life, but the solution to that problem may lie in nuclear batteries.

Study Shows Solar Power Isn't Weak - It's Being Ruined By Fossil Fuels

staff@bgr.com (Noelle Corbett) — Sun, 31 May 2026 13:17:00 +0000

Solar power is one of the cleanest sources of energy we have available, and we're actively making it less effective when we burn coal for power.

Viral TikTok Shows How To Make Your Phone Project A Hologram Illusion – And It Actually Works

staff@bgr.com (Vic Hood) — Sun, 31 May 2026 12:17:00 +0000

Impress your friends with this viral DIY trick! Discover how to turn your smartphone and some scrap plastic into a stunning 3D optical illusion in minutes.

Why Are Nuclear Fuel Rods Thrown Out With 90% Of Their Potential Power Left?

staff@bgr.com (Briley Kenney) — Sun, 31 May 2026 10:47:00 +0000

Nuclear power may be the answer to our energy problems, but if that's true, why are we tossing out the fuel rods when they still have some life?

Scientists Say Quantum Physics Could Actually Allow Messages To Travel Back In Time

staff@bgr.com (Joshua Hawkins) — Fri, 29 May 2026 21:17:00 +0000

Time as a concept seems so simple in day-to-day life, until you start talking about time travel and all the reasons that it could or could not be possible.

Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket Exploded On The Launch Platform

staff@bgr.com (Aaron Greenbaum) — Fri, 29 May 2026 19:48:51 +0000

A planned test for Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket ahead of a planned flight turned into a disaster when it exploded on the launch platform.

SpaceX Claims It's Sending Its First Private Starship To Mars (Eventually)

staff@bgr.com (Aaron Greenbaum) — Wed, 27 May 2026 20:17:00 +0000

Elon Musk's SpaceX is a company that's experienced both lots of success and lots of failure, but will their planned private starship mission make it to Mars?

Part Of A SpaceX Rocket Will Be Hitting The Moon At Mach 7, According To Experts

staff@bgr.com (Gerard Griessel) — Tue, 26 May 2026 16:47:00 +0000

While the impact isn't expected to be cause for alarm, the ripple effect of continued space congestion could lead to greater issues down the road.