South Korea’s Artificial Sun Is Cooking 100-Million-Degree Plasma

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The Korea Institute of Fusion Energy has installed a new diverter in the KSTAR tokamak, allowing the artificial sun to sustain high-ion temperatures exceeding 100 million degrees Celsius for longer.

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Japan Debuts Six-Story Experimental Fusion Reactor

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The biggest experimental nuclear fusion reactor in operation was inaugurated north of Tokyo today, as scientists continue to plug away at making nuclear fusion a viable source of the world’s energy.

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The internet just went on a wild quest that could result in floating trains and cheap EVs

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Scientists believe a room-temperature superconductor could change the way we live.
Scientists believe a true room-temperature superconductor could change the way we live.

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US scientists trying to harness the power of the sun have made a 2nd major breakthrough for the future of sustainable, green energy

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Two people in white coverall suits look at the machinery at the National Ignition Facility Target Area.
Operators inspect the National Ignition Facility target chamber where the fusion ignition experiments take place.

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Room-temperature superconductors and nuclear fusion will need a ChatGPT moment

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The National Ignition Facility’s preamplifier module increases the laser energy as it travels to the Target Chamber
US government scientists reportedly produced an energy gain during a fusion reaction for the second time ever, in a possible breakthrough.

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Nuclear Fusion Scientists Successfully Recreate Net Energy Gain

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While the scientific community has been recently focused on the feasibility of an alleged room-temperature superconductor, U.S. scientists revealed this week that they have successfully recreated a pivotal fusion experiment.

Microsoft says commercial use of fusion-produced energy will be available within 5 years as part of new deal with Sam Altman-backed Helion

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A side view of the Polaris prototype fusion reactor from Helion
Polaris, a prototype fusion reactor from Helion, which recently announced a deal with Microsoft to provide the tech giant with electricity produced from fusion.

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