Traditional field research combined with new technology has revealed a secret to the survival of juvenile salmon as they form in their eggs, especially in low-water years when many do not survive, new research from NOAA Fisheries and the University of California, Davis shows.

Wildly conflicting global energy estimates for data centers have long blocked reliable low-carbon planning, with 2020 power use figures varying sixfold. This new research in Engineering breaks down flaws in two mainstream calculation methods, introduces AI load recognition for unregistered server hubs, and calls for standardized grid-linked energy registration. It also reveals untapped temporal and spatial load flexibility of AI computing facilities to balance renewable power supplies, offering actionable technical and policy fixes for clearer data center energy governance.

The Department of Energy's Oak Ridge and Idaho national laboratories announced a collaboration to expand the domestic supply chain of industrial pressure vessels. Together, the labs will help enable wire arc 3D printing of these large components, which are critical for energy-related industries and capable of reliably withstanding harsh service conditions. The initiative boosts the rapid expansion of U.S. nuclear manufacturing capabilities.