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The Promise of Fusion is Real, If it's Properly Funded (Op-Ed)
By Gregory Scott Jones published
Fusion research is on track overseas, but the U.S. risks falling behind.
ITER Fusion Reactor to Postpone Basic Physics Research
By Jeanna Bryner published
A panel has discussed plans to keep the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor on track to generate 500 MW of power from an input of 50 MW by 2028.
Nuclear Fusion: Laser-Beam Experiment Yields Exciting Results
By Tia Ghose published
A new method of nuclear fusion uses incredibly high-energy lasers and proton beams to fuse boron atoms and hydrogen nuclei, producing energy that can be easily harnessed.
Newest Cold Fusion Machine Does the Impossible ... Or Does it?
By Natalie Wolchover published
A new cold fusion machine invented in Italy has been approved by some physicists, adding heat to an extremely controversial area of research.
Amoebas: Sexier Than Anyone Knew
By Jennifer Welsh published
Our oldest eukaryotic ancestors used sex to enhance their diversity.
Levitating Magnet Brings Nuclear Fusion Closer to Reality
By Clara Moskowitz published
Physicists may be one step closer to achieving a form of clean energy known as nuclear fusion, which is what happens deep inside the cores of stars.
New Hope for Controversial 'Cold Fusion' Power Source
By Live Science Staff published
If cold fusion can be made to work, it could power the world cheaply on a virtually limitless supply of seawater.
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