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There is just simply a lot happening in science. There is a lot happening in science in particular in the area of renewable and non-polluting energy. A major reason for that is climate change. Our previous methods of creating energy also made our atmosphere some form of toxic and causes changes in the climate of the planet.
So the race is on for the holy grail of energy: highly efficient, renewable, safe and non-polluting.
The Biden administration was on board. They said it in their budgets by investing in the needed research. This helped keep the US at the forefront of the future of energy. Will the next administration put any priority on science? Their record to now says it is unlikely.
If they do not we will be losing the race every day we are not in the race.
Remember that future demands for energy will be growing geometrically. The demand from AI will be massive for instance. If the energy we use is not renewable and clean we will be adding to climate problems on a massive scale. Keep an eye on the MAGA administration to make sure they have OUR future in mind!