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- NASA’s SR-1 Freedom Advances with Progress on Nuclear Power ModuleDestined for Mars and beyond, NASA’s Space Reactor-1 (SR-1) Freedom will be humanity’s first fission-powered spacecraft to travel outside Earth’s orbit.NASASCIENCE
- German ZEW investor morale falls more than expected as energy prices weigh - ReutersGerman ZEW investor morale falls more than expected as energy prices weigh ReutersReutersWORLD
- Walmart launches joint membership with Sam's Club as it leans into delivery, gas discountsWalmart is now offering a joint membership with Sam's Club for $120 per year as the retailer further leans into convenience.CNBC BusinessBUSINESS
- Oil facilities hit in deadly overnight attack on St PetersburgAt least one person was killed in the strikes, which also hit a data centre used by Russia's equivalent of Facebook.BBC NewsWORLD
- Blaze at St Petersburg oil sites as Kyiv launches more than 1,000 drones at Russia - AP NewsBlaze at St Petersburg oil sites as Kyiv launches more than 1,000 drones at Russia AP NewsAssociated PressWORLD
- Zelenskiy says Russia attacked Ukrainian energy sector 76 times in past week - ReutersZelenskiy says Russia attacked Ukrainian energy sector 76 times in past week ReutersReutersWORLD
- Wall Street ends down sharply, worries about AI trade and high oil prices weigh - ReutersWall Street ends down sharply, worries about AI trade and high oil prices weigh ReutersReutersWORLD
- Brent Oil Taps $110 for First Time Since May as Risks SwirlBrent oil hit $110 a barrel for the first time since May as prospects for imminent supply relief dwindle, prompting traders to ramp up bets on higher prices ahead of the weekend.Bloomberg MarketsBUSINESS
- The uranium cubes that exposed Nazi Germany’s nuclear failureScientists investigating Nazi Germany's secret nuclear program have uncovered evidence that its final experimental reactor was nowhere near as close to working as previously claimed.ScienceDailySCIENCE
- Ship attack reports near Hormuz reach record high as oil exports slowBBC Verify analysis of data from a UK maritime agency shows 12 vessels were struck in a week.BBC BusinessBUSINESS
- Ukraine abandons truce and attacks Russian oil refinery as Zelenskyy says he feels betrayed by Trump - AP NewsUkraine abandons truce and attacks Russian oil refinery as Zelenskyy says he feels betrayed by Trump AP NewsAssociated PressWORLD
- Army Wants High-Energy Laser Weapons It Can Put On “Any Vehicle In The Motorpool”The Army sees modular laser systems not tied to specific vehicles as key to truly operationalizing and distributing counter-drone laser capabilities.The War ZoneWAR
Energy Archive · October 2026
- Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking oil refinery after Zelensky says strikes to resume - BBC
BBC Conflict
- The Download: reviving frozen pig kidneys and boosting nuclear power
MIT Technology Review
- Angola Seeks to Keep Oil Output Above 1 Million Barrels a Day
Bloomberg Markets
- Ukraine to restart strikes on Russian oil refineries, Zelensky says
BBC News
- Ukraine resumes attacks on Russian oil refineries, officials say, after brief truce
NPR
- Ukraine to restart strikes on Russian oil refineries, Zelensky says - BBC
BBC Conflict
- Oil Gains as Middle East, Russia Hostilities Imperil Flows
Bloomberg Markets
- Yemen's Houthis vow more attacks on Saudi airports, oil facilities after Aramco HQ hit - Reuters
Reuters
Energy Archive · September 2026
- Russia sends nuclear warning to NATO as tensions rise in the Baltic - Reuters
Reuters
- Household energy bills forecast to see biggest rise in four years
BBC Business
- Slovakia Approves €189M Buyout of CEZ Stake in Nuclear Company
Bloomberg Markets
- Russia launches largest attack on Ukraine energy infrastructure since spring - BBC
BBC Conflict
- Russia launches largest attack on Ukraine energy infrastructure since spring
BBC News
- Russia issues nuclear warning to NATO as tensions rise in the Baltic - Reuters
Reuters
- A startup wants to build a massive nuclear-powered data center on public land in Utah
NPR
- Asian Bonds to Decline as Oil Fans Inflation Fears: Markets Wrap
Bloomberg Markets
Energy Archive · August 2026
- Asian Stocks to Fall as Iran Flare-Up Boosts Oil: Markets Wrap
Bloomberg Markets
- Mortgage rates surge to the highest since June 2025 as new Middle East attacks push oil prices up
CNBC Business
- German inflation accelerates in August on higher energy prices - Reuters
Reuters
- US futures fall and oil prices surge after US hits Iranian sites in the Strait of Hormuz - AP News
Associated Press
- What we know about Trump’s deal giving US access to vast oil reserves in Venezuela - AP News
Associated Press
- Musk’s faster path to more gas turbines comes with pollution problem
TechCrunch
- The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launches to study dark matter and dark energy
The Verge
- Trump hails 'historic' deal to control 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil
BBC Business
Energy Archive · July 2026
- Wall Street's wild July is ending with more swings as Amazon leaps, Apple sinks and oil prices rise - AP News
Associated Press
- Danube's record low levels force shutdown of Hungary's only nuclear plant
BBC News
- Drone attack caused fire on gas ships at Mediterranean port, Egypt says - BBC
BBC Conflict
- Egypt says drone attack caused fire on gas ships at Mediterranean port - BBC
BBC Conflict
- Crypto's resilience tested as oil rises after Iran strikes, Fed signals rates could still rise
CoinDesk
- Shell profits double as oil prices rise due to Iran war
BBC Business
- Shell profits double as oil prices rise due to Iran war - BBC
BBC Conflict
- Burnham says nuclear sub investment will protect UK and boost jobs
BBC Business