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US scientists repeat fusion ignition breakthrough (www.reuters.com)
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U.S. scientists have achieved net energy gain in a fusion reaction for the second time since December, the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory said on Sunday.

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[โ€“] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Oh boy, is practical fusion now only a mere 20 years away?

Cynicism aside, I do hope this proves to be a major step forward.

[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Combined with the room temperature superconductor news I do believe we'll see something within the next 10-15 years.