Energy

Trump plans to make Cold War-era plutonium available for nuclear power

Boosting the US power industry is a policy priority for the Trump administration as US electricity demand rises for the first time in two decades on the boom in data centers needed for AI.

US President Donald Trump meets with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (not pictured), in Turnberry, Scotland, Britain, July 27, 2025
 Colombia's President Gustavo Petro waves to supporters as they attend a march in support of the reforms on health, retirement, employment, and prisons sectors proposed by his government, in Bogota, Colombia May 1, 2024. Uploaded on 10/5/2024

Colombian presidency outraged over alleged coal shipments to Israel

An illustrative image of a robot hand an atomic energy.

Israel needs to explore and embrace AI and nuclear energy - opinion

 ISRAELI strikes damage the Shahran depot near Tehran last month. It held a large portion of the capital region’s refined fuel reserves, says the writer.

Iran’s post-war energy crisis: How sanctions and sabotage are squeezing the regime - opinion


Brain burns fat during neuronal activity, challenging traditional beliefs

Neurons break down fat into fatty acids sent to mitochondria to produce energy.

 Neurons stained for lipid droplets.

Global energy prices already rising as Iran threatens strategic Strait closure

Iran’s threat to block the strait has already sent shock waves through trade and transport sectors, with broader consequences expected if the regime follows through

 A map showing the Strait of Hormuz and Iran is seen behind a 3D printed oil pipeline in this illustration taken June 22, 2025

Smart in clean energy: Israeli start-up Naki wins smart energy start-up competition

Israeli start-up Naki won a global contest at Energy Tech Week. CEO Barak Manbar announced the successful completion of a $2M pre-seed round, boosting visibility and investment prospects.

 From right: Barak Manbar, Lilach Danewitz, Shon Dana

Israel to resume natural gas exports when military deems it's safe, energy minister says

Cohen acknowledged that victory against Iran could take weeks, but Israel's energy demands could be met.

The gas platform for Leviathan, Israel's largest gas field is seen from a helicopter near Haifa bay, northern Israel, August 1, 2023.

Energy grids and plants in Haifa, central Israel damaged by Iranian attacks - report

Iranian media hailed the alleged fire, insisting it had been their target for attacks in the North, despite the majority of impacted rockets landing on residential homes.

 Emergency personnel operate after missiles were launched from Iran to Israel, in Haifa, Israel, June 15, 2025

Mekorot adopts AR tech to streamline operations and boost water infrastructure management

Israel’s national water company partners with Treedis to launch an AR-powered digital transformation in facility maintenance

 An aerial view shows the pier of a plant of Mekorot, Israel’s national water company, located close to the national water carrier project, which in cases of emergency is able to pump desalinated water into the Sea of Galilee.

Israel’s electricity revolution gains momentum: “Dramatic savings on expenses”

The plan to add 100,000 solar rooftops in Israel by 2030, led by Minister Eli Cohen, is moving quickly. This past week, the Energy Ministry advanced several key steps to support the initiative.

 Electric panel

The Isrotel chain will implement energy storage facilities for self-consumption in its hotels

It has signed a groundbreaking agreement with the energy company Doral Urban from the Doral Energy Group, under which storage facilities will be established in its hotels.

 Daroma Hotel

Scientists create 'black hole bomb' in laboratory for the first time

The experiment may reveal how black holes energize nearby particles and help test theories about exotic fields, including those potentially linked to dark matter.

 Scientists create 'black hole bomb' in laboratory for the first time. Illustration.

Mekorot signs NIS 1.3B electricity deal with dorad to cut costs and boost energy flexibility

Israel’s national water company inks a four-year agreement with private power producer Dorad to meet growing energy needs.

 Mekorot CEO Amit Lang.

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