Magdalena Petrova

Washington, D.C., United States

Lead Producer at CNBC

I'm a technology digital video producer for https://t.co/i4Z2V5OhGE based at the network’s Washington D.C. bureau.

Articles

Why uranium mining is having a resurgence in the United States

2 weeks ago | cnbc.com | Magdalena Petrova

From about the 1960s to the mid-1980s, the United States was a leader in uranium mining. But domestic production of the mineral, which is primarily used as fuel for nuclear reactors, has since fallen off a cliff. "A lot of this was because it was a government priority. And we strategically used government funding and subsidies to support it.
Why U.S. companies are reopening uranium mines

2 weeks ago | cnbc.com | Magdalena Petrova |Jeniece Pettitt

watch nowTechOnce a leading producer of uranium in the world, U.S. production of the mineral has fallen off a cliff. But that’s changing. Domestic mining of uranium, which is primarily used as a fuel for nuclear reactors, is picking back up thanks to a ballooning demand for electricity needed to power energy hungry AI models. CNBC spoke to two uranium miners, Ur-Energy and Energy Fuels, about how they are working to ramp up domestic production of uranium and the challenges they face in doing so.
The challenges facing Elon Musk and NASA in sending humans to Mars

1 month ago | cnbc.com | Magdalena Petrova

President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, the world's richest man, want to make living on Mars a reality. Musk has said that his company, SpaceX, can get humans to Mars as early as 2029. Meanwhile, NASA officials have said that sending humans to Mars even by 2040 would be an "audacious" goal. China also has ambitions, with the country planning to establish an autonomous Mars research station by 2038.
The challenges facing Elon Musk and NASA in sending humans to Mars

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Magdalena Petrova

4 hours agoWhy Citymapper, Moovit, Naver Map, Rome2Rio, and Transit all have the edge outside of the U.S. Americans often receive a lot of grief for being less internationally traveled than citizens of other countries. But in recent years, more Americans are traveling abroad than ever before. Numbers compiled …
How close are Elon Musk and NASA to sending humans to Mars?

1 month ago | cnbc.com | Magdalena Petrova |Jeniece Pettitt

watch nowTechPresident Trump and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk have both said that landing humans on Mars is a priority for the U.S., but how close are we? CNBC visited the Mars Desert Research Station in Utah to get a behind-the-scenes look at what life on Mars could be like, and spoke to experts about the daunting technological challenges and risks we have to overcome before we can land humans on the red planet. 18:492 minutes agoMagdalena PetrovaJeniece PettittChristina LocopoJason Reginato
Why startups and tech giants are racing to build a practical quantum computer

Mar 21, 2025 | cnbc.com | Magdalena Petrova

Technology giants Amazon, IBM, Google, Intel and Microsoft are all working on quantum technology, as are various other companies like Rigetti, IonQ, Quantum Computing Inc. and D-Wave Quantum Inc. The latest entrant into the space is Nvidia, with CEO Jensen Huang announcing in March that the company will build a quantum computing research center in Boston.
Why Amazon, Google, Microsoft, IBM and numerous startups are racing to build quantum computers

Mar 21, 2025 | cnbc.com | Magdalena Petrova |Jeniece Pettitt

Google, IBM, Amazon, Microsoft, Intel and numerous startups are all working on quantum technology. At its annual developer conference in March, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announced that the company was opening a quantum research lab in Boston. Quantum computers hold huge potential, with experts saying that they could transform entire sectors including material science, pharmaceutical research and financial services. But these quantum computers aren't yet able to solve big real-world problems.
Why Amazon, Google, Microsoft, IBM and numerous startups are racing to build quantum computers

Mar 21, 2025 | flipboard.com | Magdalena Petrova |Jeniece Pettitt |Kate Rooney |Kevin Schmidt |Jason Reginato

6 hours agoElon Musk visits the Pentagon to discuss ChinaThe New York Times reported Musk would receive a briefing on plans for any potential war with China, citing two U.S. officials. President Donald Trump denied the report.
Why automakers including Honda and Toyota are pouring millions into rockets and satellites

Mar 4, 2025 | cnbc.com | Magdalena Petrova

In January, Toyota said its mobility software subsidiary "Woven by Toyota" was investing $44 million into Japanese rocket maker Interstellar Technologies. Rival Honda has been developing a proprietary reusable rocket since 2019 to launch low-earth orbit satellites to space. Chinese automaker Geely Holding Group, a Tesla competitor, has invested $326 million to manufacture its own satellites.
Why Toyota, Honda and other carmakers are investing in space

Mar 4, 2025 | cnbc.com | Magdalena Petrova |Jeniece Pettitt

ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via EmailWhy Toyota, Honda and other carmakers are investing in spaceIn January, Toyota said its mobility software subsidiary "Woven by Toyota" was investing $44 million into Japanese rocket maker Interstellar Technologies. Rival Honda has been developing a proprietary reusable rocket since 2019 to launch low-earth orbit satellites to space.