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Berkeley Lab Leads $10 Million Project to Build FORUM-AI, a First-of-its-Kind Research Assistant for Energy Materials Discovery

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk February 8, 2026

A coalition led by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is building FORUM-AI, a $10 million AI research assistant. This “agentic” platform will autonomously run simulations and lab experiments to slash discovery timelines for next-gen battery and semiconductor materials, leveraging DOE supercomputers and robotic labs.

World’s First 20-MW Offshore Wind Turbine Goes Live in China’s Fujian Seas

MM 24 Newsroom February 8, 2026

China connected the world’s first 20 megawatt offshore wind turbines to the power grid, setting a new global benchmark for

Assembly of the first hexagonal module prototype for the CMS High-Granularity Calorimeter at CERN.

CERN and Global Partners Construct First Prototype of the Revolutionary High-Granularity Calorimeter

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk February 7, 2026

The CMS collaboration at CERN has built the first prototype for the High-Granularity Calorimeter (HGCAL), a 5D silicon detector designed for the High-Luminosity LHC. This revolutionary instrument, assembled across three continents, will process 200 simultaneous collisions to unlock the universe’s rarest secrets.

Oak Ridge National Laboratory Uses Neutron Scattering to Decode Chemistry in Next-Gen Nuclear Fuel

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk February 6, 2026

Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have used neutron scattering to analyze the internal chemistry of poppy-seed-sized TRISO nuclear fuel for the first time. Led by Will Cureton, this research on HALEU-containing particles provides a critical baseline for developing safer, more efficient high-temperature gas reactors.

China Huaneng Group Connects Country’s Highest-Altitude Wind Farm to Grid in Xinjiang

Ritambhara K February 3, 2026

China Huaneng Group has connected the first phase of its 300-megawatt wind farm to the grid in Xinjiang, at a record elevation of 3,700 meters. The project will power 20,000 homes annually and cut 500,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions.

University of Houston Professor Bo Zhao in a laboratory, discussing thermal rectification technology for one-way heat control.

University of Houston Engineers Develop One-Way Heat Flow Technology to Extend Battery Life

Ritambhara K February 2, 2026

University of Houston researchers led by Professor Bo Zhao have demonstrated a breakthrough in thermal rectification, enabling one-way heat flow. This technology promises to extend battery life in phones and EVs, improve satellite reliability, and manage heat in next-gen AI data centers.

MIT Spinout Osmoses Takes the Heat Out of Industrial Chemical Separation

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk January 31, 2026

MIT researchers turned founders have launched Osmoses, a company using innovative polymer membranes to filter gases without energy-intensive heat. Their technology targets the 10-15% of global energy consumed by industrial separations, with pilots underway for biogas upgrading and helium recovery.

A schematic illustration of an electrochemical cell for ammonia synthesis, showcasing the reaction between nitrogen and water at a catalyst surface.

Texas A&M Researchers Pioneer Clean Ammonia Production Using Renewable Electricity

Ritambhara K January 31, 2026

Texas A&M University chemical engineers led by Drs. Abdoulaye Djire and Perla Balbuena have developed an electrochemical method to produce ammonia using air, water, and renewable electricity. This breakthrough, published in JACS, could decarbonize fertilizer production and enhance global food security.

CERN’s Large Hadron Collider Now Heats Homes in Nearby French Town

Ritambhara K January 30, 2026

CERN is now heating thousands of homes in Ferney-Voltaire, France, by capturing waste heat from the Large Hadron Collider’s cooling system. The innovative recovery project prevents thousands of tonnes of CO2 emissions, turning a particle physics landmark into a source of sustainable community energy.

BMW Group and Encory Launch Pioneering Direct Battery Recycling at New Bavarian Centre

Ritambhara K January 29, 2026

The BMW Group and joint venture partner Encory have opened a pioneering Cell Recycling Competence Centre (CRCC) in Salching, Bavaria. Using an innovative mechanical method, the centre directly recycles battery production materials, avoiding energy-intensive processes and feeding tens of tonnes of valuable resources back into production annually.

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Energy

Berkeley Lab Leads $10 Million Project to Build FORUM-AI, a First-of-its-Kind Research Assistant for Energy Materials Discovery

World’s First 20-MW Offshore Wind Turbine Goes Live in China’s Fujian Seas

CERN and Global Partners Construct First Prototype of the Revolutionary High-Granularity Calorimeter

Oak Ridge National Laboratory Uses Neutron Scattering to Decode Chemistry in Next-Gen Nuclear Fuel

China Huaneng Group Connects Country’s Highest-Altitude Wind Farm to Grid in Xinjiang

University of Houston Engineers Develop One-Way Heat Flow Technology to Extend Battery Life

MIT Spinout Osmoses Takes the Heat Out of Industrial Chemical Separation

Texas A&M Researchers Pioneer Clean Ammonia Production Using Renewable Electricity

CERN’s Large Hadron Collider Now Heats Homes in Nearby French Town

BMW Group and Encory Launch Pioneering Direct Battery Recycling at New Bavarian Centre

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