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Oct 2, 2025

3M helps shape a new age of nuclear energy

The global demand for energy continues to surge, driven by population growth, urbanization, energy-intensive AI models and the increasing electrification of industry and transportation. Amid this...
Sep 3, 2025

Powering the AI revolution — 3M’s advanced solutions help drive efficiency, speed, and reliability in data centers

As artificial intelligence (AI) workloads surge, U.S. data centers are under immense pressure to grow capacity while minimizing energy demand. A recent analysis from Epoch AI highlights that...
Aug 28, 2025

3M Young Scientist Challenge finalists reflect on summer mentorships and look forward to October competition

The 10 finalists for the 2025 3M Young Scientist Challenge have spent the summer working with 3M scientist mentors to refine their projects ahead of the final contest at the 3M Innovation Center...
Aug 4, 2025

Powering the future: 3M's role in direct lithium extraction

According to the California Energy Commission, the Salton Sea region (pictured above) contains the fifth largest lithium deposit in the world. As the world pivots towards electrification, the...
Jul 24, 2025

3M unveils "Shimmering Victory" in honor of 2024 3M Open champion Jhonattan Vegas

In a display of artistic innovation and athletic homage, 3M unveiled "Shimmering Victory,” a captivating art installation honoring the 2024 3M Open Champion, Jhonattan Vegas. Created by the...