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Near-unlimited energy a step closer as scientists overcome fusion problem
Scientists hope that the discovery will also offer new insights into the physics behind fusion energy in the future.
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Fusion test's last hurrah sets record, brings near-unlimited energy closer
"These results are really exciting for the fusion community and a great end to the operations of JET," one expert told Newsweek.
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Fusion boost from liquid shield brings near-unlimited clean energy closer
The technology promises to support the development of smaller, less expensive fusion reactors in the future.
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Sustained "artificial sun" promised by 2026 in fusion energy upgrade
The upgrade marks an exciting step in the development of near-limitless fusion energy around the world.
Fusion breakthrough as near-limitless energy comes closer to reality
The discovery promises to increase the efficiency of nuclear fusion reactors.
Why NASA T-shirt is behind the curve
Fashion designer Gabriela Hearst has turned to a technology with exciting potential for inspiration.
Superconductor and nuclear fusion breakthroughs could revolutionize physics
"Fusion is a transformative global source of limitless, clean, safe energy and we welcome all progress in the field," David Kingham of Tokamak Energy Ltd. said.
China's "artificial sun" smashes nuclear fusion record
It is hoped that this milestone will bring commercial-scale fusion energy one step close to reality.
Energy-saving tokamak heat barrier solves "Achilles heel" in nuclear fusion
The optimized heat barrier is essential to keep impurities out of the reaction center—a key step towards the "Holy Grail" of fusion power generation.
Watch nuclear fusion reactor form plasma: "You can't take your eyes off it"
The striking footage shows the moment the temperature inside the nuclear fusion reactor hits 180 million degrees Fahrenheit.
When can we expect nuclear fusion?
Developments in nuclear fusion are bringing us closer to using the technology to generate electricity, but we are still a long way away from it being ready.
Is nuclear fusion hotter than the sun?
Nuclear fusion requires temperatures of over 27 million degrees F for hydrogen ions to fuse and form a helium ion.
How Donald Trump pushed fusion energy forward as president
Former president backed technology that this week achieved "net energy gain" for the first time, generating more energy from nuclear fusion than was put in.
Marv Adams explains nuclear fusion breakthrough in viral video
"The energy production took less time than it takes light to travel one inch," said Marv Adams, deputy administrator for defense programs at the NNSA.
Can you invest in nuclear fusion energy?
Nuclear fusion is often hailed as the holy grail of energy because it is cheap, clean and nearly limitless as a source of power.
Nuclear fusion energy breakthrough: Watch LLNL announcement live online
Researchers at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's ignition facility are expected to announce nuclear fusion net energy gain at 10 a.m. ET.
World's biggest "artificial sun" edges closer to reality
Scientists around the world are attempting to develop viable nuclear fusion reactors in the hopes of creating a clean and virtually limitless energy source.
Ancient New York ocean discovery could hold secret of hydrogen storage
The contents of the ancient seawater trapped in rocks for 390 million years may also give scientists clues about the climate on ancient Earth.
Nuclear fusion experiment just made something very strange happen
Researchers at the National Ignition Facility were measuring the kinetic energy of ions during their experiment when they saw something unexpected.
Putin's war in Ukraine "changed the conversation" around nuclear fusion
Interest in nuclear fusion is on the up as it offers a secure source of clean power—but who will get there first?
AI to be used to develop nuclear fusion energy
Machine learning has been used to spot the notorious plasma blobs that form inside nuclear fusion reactors.
Gigantic 70-foot nuclear fusion gun could change the world
For decades, scientists have used lasers and magnets to achieve nuclear fusion. One group is using sheer kinetic force.
World's first nuclear fusion power plant wants to equal fossil fuel output
Due to be built in Nottinghamshire, England, the first nuclear fusion plant in the world hopes to be commercially operational by 2040.
Nuclear fusion and climate change: "We need every technology we can get"
Nuclear fusion promises to be a clean and virtually limitless energy source, but time is running out to solve the climate crisis.
How Fusion Energy Turns Into Spaghetti to Smash up Tokamaks
Princeton scientists believe they have found out why plasma collapses—potentially providing another step towards limitless clean energy.
Wave of Fusion Energy Experiments Begin With Groundbreaking Machine
The Joint European Torus (JET) nuclear fusion experiment broke the record for sustained fusion energy at the end of 2021, achieving 59 megajoules.
U.S. Government Offers $50 Million Reward for Private Nuclear Fusion Firms
The funding will be offered to companies that can meet fusion development milestones as the race for a viable reactor heats up.
China Aims to Have Nuclear Fusion Energy in Six Years With New 'Mega Lab'
One of the nation's top nuclear weapons scientists said "fusion ignition is the jewel in the crown of science and technology."
China Finds Potential Fuel for Nuclear Fusion Energy on Surface of Moon
The Chang'e-5 mission also discovered a mineral entirely new to science: Changesite-(Y).
Nuclear Fusion Reactor Sustains Plasma at 100 Million C for 30 Seconds
The achievement marks yet another advancement in the decades-long search for a viable, stable fusion reactor.