Fusion in the news

A sustained, stable experiment is the latest demonstration that nuclear fusion is moving from being a physics problem to an…

In this round-up we explore all the latest developments on the road to commercial power production from fusion reactors.

First Light Fusion’s CEO on the challenges of reaching commercial scale

Scientists say, yet again, that nuclear fusion is a few years away. Are they right this time?

Nuclear fusion could be within America’s grasp by the end of the next decade, with investment and interest in the…

The US Republicans’ assault on environmental, social and governance investing is starting to have significant consequence for international fund managers.

Nuclear, believe it or not, is booming again. And with a serious pile of private and public funding behind them,…

Nuclear fusion promises unlimited clean, safe energy — even if making it involves temperatures hotter than the sun. Here’s what’s…

Investments in the unproven technology are a vote of confidence it can become a viable source of clean energy.

The latest survey from the Fusion Industry Association (FIA) – “The global fusion industry in 2022”, provides a snapshot of…

Investment in commercial fusion projects has accelerated significantly over the last year, leading the sector’s main players to predict fusion…

Technology receives more investment in the past 12 months than in previous 10 years.

The U.S. government wants to send a tiny nuclear fusion reactor into space, and it has partnered with a private…

The U.S. government wants to send a tiny nuclear fusion reactor into space, and it has partnered with a private…

The phrase “nuclear energy” conjures images of large steaming towers or Tony Stark’s arc reactor from the iconic “Iron Man”…

Envision a new clean-energy technology that is abundant, safe and produces affordable, non-carbon-based electricity.

Zap Energy said its experimental reactor core was ready for a milestone test. Skeptics routinely question whether the technology is…

The Australian chief executive of UK fusion energy developer Tokamak Energy says investors around the world are stepping up their…

By 2025, we could see the “world’s first burning plasma and net energy fusion machine.”

Das Start-up Marvel Fusion aus München will dem Fusionsreaktor endlich zum Durchbruch verhelfen. Deutsche Industriekonzerne sind mit an Bord.

Nick Hawker might have solved the nuclear fusion equation, leading to ‘unlimited’ clean energy, reports Andy Martin

Scientists updated a ‘foundational principle’ of fusion governing amount of hydrogen fuel injected into reactors

AI algorithms can quickly determine how to control fusion reactions

New five-year agreement will support SPARC science, increase graduate students and postdocs, and support interdisciplinary work toward fusion power plants.

The leafy village of Milton in Oxfordshire is an unlikely crucible for a green energy revolution that could power Britain’s…

Physiker kommen dabei voran, Fusionskraftwerke zu realisieren. Neben den Großprojekten ITER und Wendelstein spielen Start-ups wie „Focused Energy“ aus Darmstadt…

In 1938, a brilliant scientist named Hans Bethe proved that fusing atoms rather than splitting them, a process called cold…

At a recent White House summit, fusion experts discussed ways to accelerate the development of commercial fusion energy and embed…

A milestone has been reached in the quest to harness the power of the stars for cost-effective clean energy on…

Nuclear fusion has enormous potential as an energy source – it doesn’t produce carbon and creates a lot less radioactive…

According to research company Pitchbook, last year venture investors spent USD 3.4 billion on nuclear start-ups – a record, and…

If you’ve ever been outside during the day, you’ve seen a fusion reactor—though you’re not supposed to stare directly at…

A U.K. startup backed by China’s Tencent Holdings Ltd. proved a novel approach to generating fusion energy in a breakthrough that could…

The MDAC will support General Fusion in designing a practical and compelling fusion power plant that can be deployed by…

After super-heating plasma to 100 million degrees Celsius, Tokamak Energy has achieved “ignition temperature” for fusion.

Gina McCarthy and other administration officials showcased fusion energy in a bid to accelerate vast amounts of carbon-free power

President Biden wants the warmth of many suns to power American homes and businesses.

 This article is more than 1 year old The power of stars to meet our energy needs? This is something to…

The experimental Joint European Torus has doubled the record for the amount of energy made from fusing atoms — the…

German fusion energy start-up Marvel Fusion has gained new investment and high level industry support for its emerging technology.

With startups getting into nuclear technology, it’s no surprise to see more fundraising happening. Now, Kyoto Fusioneering, a fusion energy startup…

Journalists in 50+ countries follow the constant flow of money made and lost in oil & gas while tracking emerging…

In a world first, the National Ignition Facility has generated a “burning plasma,” a fusion reaction on the cusp of…

The company, which is relocating from Redmond, is on a multibillion-dollar quest to produce clean electricity.

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Obtaining a burning plasma is a critical step towards self-sustaining fusion energy1. A burning plasma is one in which the…

SHARESHARE Fusion power is a mainstay of futurists and science fiction, often dismissed with an eyeroll as “the power of…

A gray, anonymous-looking building on an industrial estate south of the English city of Oxford seems an understated setting for…

It’s been a long road, but recent advances mean we’re closing in on a game-changing technology.

Having raised more than $3 billion in 2021 from the likes of  Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos, fusion developers insist…