The first space race was about flags and footprints. Now, decades later, landing on the Moon^[1] is old news. The new race is to build there, and doing so hinges on power.

In April 2025, China reportedly^[2] unveiled plans to build a nuclear power plant on the Moon by 2035. This plant would support its planned international lunar research...

AI seems to be well on its way to becoming pervasive. You hear rumbles of AI being used, somewhere behind the scenes, at your doctor’s office. You suspect it may have played a role in hiring decisions during your last job search. Sometimes – maybe even often – you use it yourself.

And yet, while AI now influences high-stakes...

I wrap up my workday and head for home, making a quick stop to grab the supplies my sixth grader needs for a project due this week and some ingredients for a quick dinner.

Once home, I check the sixth grader’s school website and discover a missing assignment. Bringing this up sparks a minor meltdown. I summon the emotional energy to...