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Waq al-waq wishes all of our readers the best during the month of Ramadan. (A bit late, but we won’t let that stop us.)

Near East Studies Scholar, Princeton University

Monthly Issue April 2026

In this monthly issue, we examine how our understanding of energy — and how we source and use it — is evolving.

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Many facts are well-known to professionals, but are unappreciated or even rejected outright by the public. "How stars work" takes the cake.

by Ethan Siegel

"I will not reason and compare: my business is to create."

by Jonny Thomson

Data centers consume enormous amounts of power, but their steady demand could make the grid more efficient — and lower costs for everyone.

by Ross Pomeroy

Our dream of journeying to other star systems has a big obstacle to overcome: the vast interstellar distances. Can antimatter get us there?

by Ethan Siegel

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