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Earlier this month, the Joint European Torus, a research centre in the UK, announced a record for the highest sustained energy from fusion. Photo: Jet
Earlier this month, the Joint European Torus, a research centre in the UK, announced a record for the highest sustained energy from fusion. Photo: Jet
Clean energy from fusion will be more than a clever gimmick
Researched since the 1950s, fusion’s history as a practical energy source has been a saga of fitful interest and enthusiasm