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Read the latest news, find upcoming events, search for opportunities and jobs, meet the people behind the science, and get the background information you need to understand the language of fusion energy. usfusionenergy.org & fusionenergyweek.org

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U.S. Fusion Energy @usfusionenergy.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Join the race toward #fusionenergy where myriad opportunities await at all education levels both at public and private organizations. From engineers and technicians to communication specialists and public policy experts, your next chapter is here. #fusionforward
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Jobs & Opportunities
Fusion is fundamental to our universe and to a future of sustainable, reliable energy.
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U.S. Fusion Energy @usfusionenergy.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
From high-performance magnets to advanced simulations, @berkeleylab.lbl.gov scientists are developing essential technologies and insights to help unlock the potential of #fusionenergy. #fusionforward newscenter.lbl.gov/2025/06/12/t...
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The Technologies Fueling the Future of Fusion
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U.S. Fusion Energy @usfusionenergy.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
“LMNT is the start of a new era of fusion research at MIT, one where we seek to tackle the most complex fusion technology challenges on timescales commensurate with the urgency of the problem we face: the energy transition,” says Nuno Loureiro, director of MIT’s PSFC. #fusionenergy #fusionforward
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New facility to accelerate materials solutions for fusion energy
The new Schmidt Laboratory for Materials in Nuclear Technologies (LMNT) at the MIT Plasma Science and Fusion Center accelerates fusion materials testing using cyclotron proton beam irradiation, advanc...
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U.S. Fusion Energy @usfusionenergy.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Meet the members of the 2025 Fusion Student Delegation – FuSD offers a unique opportunity for students to spend a week in Washington, DC, learning about the fusion energy policy landscape. #fusionenergy #fusionforward #STEMedu #STEMcareers #STEMjobs #fusionjobs #publicpolicy #fusionindustry
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Fusion Student Delegation - 2025 Delegation
2025 Fusion Student Delegation Members
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Fusion Industry Association @fusionindustry.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
Today, we launch our Fusion Industry Supply Chain 2025 report. www.fusionindustryassociation.org/fusion-suppl... Here are 5 reasons why it's a good time to be in the fusion energy supply chain:
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U.S. Fusion Energy @usfusionenergy.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
“With the accelerating impacts of climate change and global energy demands expected to rise by nearly 50 percent by 2050, fusion energy’s promise — clean, abundant, and nearly limitless energy — is urgently needed.” – Oded Gour-Lavie, CEO and co-founder of nT-Tao #fusionenergy #fusionforward
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U.S. Fusion Energy @usfusionenergy.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
“Our report shows significant cause for optimism, with the fusion industry supporting a thriving network of suppliers, proactively investing in the capabilities to deliver commercial fusion,” comments Andrew Holland, CEO of the FIA. #fusionenergy #fusionforward #commercialfusion
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Fusion Supply Chain Spending Almost Doubles in 2024, According to Fusion Industry Association - Fusion Industry Association
The global fusion supply chain is expanding rapidly to support the “business of fusion”, according to a new report by the Fusion Industry Association published today. The Fusion Industry Supply Chain ...
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U.S. Fusion Energy @usfusionenergy.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
The Fusion Student Delegation (FuSD), a non-partisan student organization focused on preparing the next generation of leaders in #fusionenergy, are in D.C. this week for policy workshops, expert-led discussions, networking events, and meetings with congressional offices and federal agencies. More:
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Who We Are
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U.S. Fusion Energy @usfusionenergy.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
“This new simulation allows us to model larger plasmas quickly while accurately conserving energy, helping to ensure the results reflect real physical processes rather than numerical artifacts,” said Igor Kaganovich, a principal research physicist at PPPL. #fusionenergy #fusionforward
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A faster, more reliable method for simulating the plasmas used to make computer chips
The improved method could lead to better tools for chip manufacturing and fusion research
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U.S. Fusion Energy @usfusionenergy.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
“The new results are significant improvements over the historic experiment in 2022, which was the first controlled fusion reaction to generate more energy than it consumed.” #fusion #fusionenergy #fusionforward
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Exclusive: Laser-powered fusion experiment more than doubles its power output | TechCrunch
The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Ignition Facility increased the yield of the experiment in recent attempts.
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U.S. Fusion Energy @usfusionenergy.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
“It’s going to create heat that’s going to boil water, make steam, run a turbine and put fusion electrons on the power grid on a 24/7 reliable basis,” said Type One CEO Christofer Mowry. #fusion #fusionenergy #fusionforward
cnbc.com
Here's how fusion energy could power your home or an AI data center
Fusion energy technology is advancing quickly with supercomputers and AI. One startup says it has proven technology that could work at a power plant.
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U.S. Fusion Energy @usfusionenergy.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
“We have a unique opportunity to make Wisconsin the ‘Silicon Valley’ of nuclear energy production, nuclear energy research, nuclear energy supply chain and jobs,” said Wisconsin State Representative David Steffen. #fusionenergy #fusionforward
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'The nuclear renaissance': Wisconsin lawmakers discuss pro-nuclear energy bills
Wisconsin could become a leader in nuclear technology and should consider building new nuclear reactors, scientists and lawmakers say.
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U.S. Fusion Energy @usfusionenergy.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
“Nonprofit organization 5 Lakes Institute announced a regional fusion energy alliance at the Great Lakes Fusion Energy Summit at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Tuesday,” John Myer, 5 Lakes Institute fellow, said in a press release. www.dailycardinal.com/article/2025...
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‘A game changer’: Stakeholders announce Midwest nuclear fusion alliance
Companies and stakeholders discussed the importance of nuclear fusion at the Great Lakes Fusion Energy Summit and announced a new Midwest alliance aiming to accelerate development.
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U.S. Fusion Energy @usfusionenergy.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
A solid closer to #FusionEnergyWeek, @d3dfusion.bsky.social and General Atomics (GA) invite you to an in-person, behind-the-scenes tour of their cutting-edge facility tomorrow, May 9. Details here: usfusionenergy.org/event/diii-d... #FusionEnergyWeek2025
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U.S. Fusion Energy @usfusionenergy.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Get outside, get moving, and explore the future of #fusionenergy this Saturday, May 10, with Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and @type-one.energy! Join in for a unique #FusionEnergyWeek fusion-themed hike at the UT Arboretum in Eastern Tennessee. Details here: usfusionenergy.org/event/hike-t...
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U.S. Fusion Energy @usfusionenergy.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Cap off #FusionEnergyWeek2025 tomorrow afternoon, May 9, with informal science, engaging discussions, and great company at @columbiauniversity.bsky.social! A relaxed gathering where students, researchers, and enthusiasts. #FusionEnergyWeek Details here: usfusionenergy.org/event/fusion...
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South West Nuclear Hub @sw-nuclearhub.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Putting the Fusion Cart before the Tritium Horse? After 70 years of research, scientists are yet to reach a consensus on how best to breed tritium - a rare, expensive & necessary ingredient in the process of producing fusion energy southwestnuclearhub.ac.uk/fusion-energ... #FusionEnergyWeek ⚛️
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Stephen Shankland @stshank.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
At @cfs.energy we don't just use high-temperature superconductors in our magnets. We also use them for the current feeds that bring electrity to those magnets. Here's a look at those feeds, which we build ourselves in our factory in Massachusetts. www.instagram.com/p/DJXInDUuDAK/ #FusionPower
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U.S. Fusion Energy @usfusionenergy.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Good morning fusioneers! It’s been a momentous week and we’re not done yet! Check out remaining in-person and virtual events scheduled to close out #FusionEnergyWeek2025 at the link below. Remember, small actions create lots of energy! #FusionEnergyWeek
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Fusion Energy Week
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U.S. Fusion Energy @usfusionenergy.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
Tomorrow, May 8, join @fusionindustry.bsky.social, the American Conservation Coalition, ClearPath, and @scsp.bsky.social for an in-person panel discussion on the transformative potential of #fusionenergy. #FusionEnergyWeek Details here: www.fusionindustryassociation.org/event/fusion...
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U.S. Fusion Energy @usfusionenergy.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
Join @type-one.energy, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and the American Museum of Science and Energy (ASME) this evening, May 7, for a #free public screening of a fusion-themed documentary “Let There Be Light” during #FusionEnergyWeek. Details here: usfusionenergy.org/event/fusion...
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U.S. Fusion Energy @usfusionenergy.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
Curious about how scientists are working to harness the power of the stars here on Earth? Join in tomorrow, May 8, during #FusionEnergyWeek for a relaxed and engaging session on Inertial Fusion Energy (IFE) at Colorado State University! Details here: usfusionenergy.org/event/intro-...
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U.S. Fusion Energy @usfusionenergy.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
Join Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) tomorrow, May 8, for a behind-the-scenes look at some of the most innovative spaces at Lab with a special screening of our new virtual tours and Q&A with tour stars during #FusionEnergyWeek. Details here: usfusionenergy.org/event/stars-...
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U.S. Fusion Energy @usfusionenergy.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
Attention William & Mary students! Take a break from finals tomorrow, May 8, and tap into your creative energy at our #FusionEnergyWeek Crafts & De-Stress Session! Details here: usfusionenergy.org/event/fusion...
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Type One Energy @type-one.energy · 06/05/2025
Yesterday, we went to Oak Ridge National Laboratory to attend a talk by Dr. Troy Carter, Director of the Fusion Energy Division for #FusionEnergyWeek. This week, we highlight our collaborations with ORNL, a world leader in fusion R&D 🌟 For more FEW events 👉 buff.ly/91iko2L
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U.S. Fusion Energy @usfusionenergy.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Join EPFL (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne) during #FusionEnergyWeek for an exclusive virtual event that brings the complex world of #fusionenergy to life through stunning 3D visualization technology. Details here: usfusionenergy.org/event/fusion...
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U.S. Fusion Energy @usfusionenergy.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Curious about how #fusionenergy is becoming a reality? Join NearStar Fusion this Wednesday, May 7, for an exclusive #FusionEnergyWeek facility tour at our headquarters in Chantilly, VA, and see firsthand how we are advancing the future of clean energy. Details: usfusionenergy.org/event/inside...
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U.S. Fusion Energy @usfusionenergy.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Join Next Step Fusion during #FusionEnergyWeek (May 5–9) for a live online demo of the Fusion Twin Platform—a free, web-based tool designed to support fusion research through advanced tokamak simulations, fusion data management, and seamless collaboration. Details: usfusionenergy.org/event/fusion...
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U.S. Fusion Energy @usfusionenergy.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Join digiLab for AI in Fusion during #FusionEnergyWeek, an insightful 5-part video series exploring how cutting-edge AI is being used to solve some of the most complex scientific challenges to fast-track #fusionenergy development. Details here: usfusionenergy.org/event/ai-fus...
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U.S. Fusion Energy @usfusionenergy.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Join the UKAEA during #FusionEnergyWeek for virtual Open Evenings this Wednesday, May 7, offering you a unique opportunity to see some of the amazing work we are doing to develop sustainable #fusionenergy from the comfort of your own home. Details here: usfusionenergy.org/event/fusion...
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U.S. Fusion Energy @usfusionenergy.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Step inside ITER, the groundbreaking international fusion project, from anywhere in the world! This exclusive #FusionEnergyWeek virtual tour and presentation this Wednesday will take you behind the scenes of the world’s most ambitious energy experiment. Details: usfusionenergy.org/event/inside...
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U.S. Fusion Energy @usfusionenergy.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Good morning fusioneers! Today CleanTech Alliance in Seattle is hosting a hybrid panel discussion during #FusionEnergyWeek featuring early to mid-career professionals from leading fusion companies Avalanche Fusion, @Energy_Zap, and @Helion_Energy. Details here: usfusionenergy.org/event/forgin...
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U.S. Fusion Energy @usfusionenergy.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
Attention students and teachers! This Friday, May 9, during #FusionEnergyWeek, Solis at the @uwmadscience.bsky.social will be hosting an engaging introduction to #fusionenergy at Shorewood High School in Milwaukee, WI. Join us an become a fusioneer! Details here: usfusionenergy.org/event/introd...
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U.S. Fusion Energy @usfusionenergy.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
#FusionEnergyWeek is here! This week we connect the public with those currently working in #fusionenergy around the world at labs, universities and companies supporting this pursuit of a clean, safe, and robust energy alternative. Check out all the in-person and virtual events! #FusionEnergyWeek2025
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U.S. Fusion Energy @usfusionenergy.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
“Just as the United States chose the Tri-Cities to build the first fission reactor in 1943, we are overjoyed that Avalanche Energy will build the first-of-a-kind FusionWERX commercial-scale testbed in our region.” – Karl Dye, Tri-Cities Development Council
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Seattle-area company set to launch fusion test facility in north Richland
Avalanche Energy hopes to start construction on its Richland fusion test facility, to be called FusionWERX, this summer.
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U.S. Fusion Energy @usfusionenergy.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
Join us at MIT’s Plasma Science and Fusion Center during #FusionEnergyWeek for a high-energy series of fusion flash talks where grad students and postdocs distill cutting-edge fusion research into ten minute bursts of brilliance. Details: usfusionenergy.org/event/fusion-flash-talks-mits-psfc-hybrid
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U.S. Fusion Energy @usfusionenergy.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
Ever wondered what fusion research looks like up close? Join us Thursday for our #FusionEnergyWeek event and take an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Columbia University’s cutting-edge fusion and plasma physics labs! Details here: usfusionenergy.org/event/inside-columbias-fusion-labs-lab-tours
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Commonwealth Fusion Systems @cfs.energy · 30/04/2025
Dig into fusion energy with talks, tech, and a tour from our colleagues at the @mit.edu Plasma Science and Fusion Center next week. These online and in-person events are open to the public. Registration info: linktr.ee/mitpsfc?fbcl... #FusionEnergyWeek #FusionEnergy #PSFC
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Type One Energy @type-one.energy · 02/05/2025
💫 Get ready for Fusion Energy Week 💫 Type One Energy is partnering with Oak Ridge National Laboratory to host a series of events in the East Tennessee region to celebrate #FusionEnergyWeek from May 5-9th.
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U.S. Fusion Energy @usfusionenergy.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
Donuts and data!!! Whether you’re a physics nerd, environmentalist, or just in it for the donuts, we’d love to see you at our #FusionEnergyWeek event at Centre College in Danville, Kentucky next Tuesday, May 6th. Details here: usfusionenergy.org/event/donuts...
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U.S. Fusion Energy @usfusionenergy.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Kick off #FusionEnergyWeek with an intro to the science that could transform our energy future. Join Troy Carter at ORNL for a talk exploring the fundamentals of fusion energy and East Tennessee’s growing role. Details here: usfusionenergy.org/event/lighting-way-how-ornl-making-fusion-energy-reality
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U.S. Fusion Energy @usfusionenergy.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Unleash your creativity during #FusionEnergyWeek! Join us today for a unique fusion of art and science at Plasma Palette! Explore the vibrant world of plasma physics through art. More here: usfusionenergy.org/event/plasma...
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U.S. Fusion Energy @usfusionenergy.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
A physicist, an educator, and a NJ state senator walk into a bar...Just kidding, they’re all the same person! We have a message from our compatriot Andrew Zwicker for #FusionEnergyWeek, May 5–9. Visit fusionenergyweek.org and join the movement to bring fusion energy to the electric grid.
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U.S. Fusion Energy @usfusionenergy.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Good morning fusioneers! Professor Steven Cowley, Director of the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL), has a quick message about #FusionEnergyWeek, May 5–9. Visit fusionenergyweek.org for the latest! And remember, small actions create lots of energy.
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Fusion Industry Association @fusionindustry.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Next week! Join us in DC for a discussion on energy security, fusion, and the global race to commercial deployment. Register at the link below.
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U.S. Fusion Energy @usfusionenergy.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Good afternoon fusioneers! We’re getting off to an early start to #FusionEnergyWeek with Fusion Energy Insights. Starting Thursday they will begin posting a daily series that cuts through the noise: one real question about fusion, answered clearly, every single day for the month of May.
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A Fusion Question a Day in May
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U.S. Fusion Energy @usfusionenergy.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
Join us May 5–9 when communities around the globe celebrate the breakthroughs, people, and momentum behind fusion energy. Many private companies are participating in events during #FusionEnergyWeek, including: @zapenergy.bsky.social @helionenergy.bsky.social @type-one.energy @theaenergy.bsky.social.
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Fusion Energy Week
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U.S. Fusion Energy @usfusionenergy.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Plasmas must meet three conditions for fusion to occur, including reaching sufficient temperature, density, and time. Together, these factors comprise what is known as the Lawson criterion, or the triple product. Learn more here: #fusionenergy #fusionenergyweek
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The Science of Fusion
Where the triple product reigns supreme.
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U.S. Fusion Energy @usfusionenergy.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Fusion Energy Week is just around the corner, May 5–9! You are invited to be part of the spark that’s shaping the future of clean, limitless power! Regardless of where you are, we have a lot of creative in-person and virtual events that you can check out! #fusionenergyweek | fusionenergyweek.org
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U.S. Fusion Energy @usfusionenergy.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
“Make no mistake, this is a race: China, Japan, the U.K. and European Union member states including Germany are aggressively ramping up investments,” says Tammy Ma. “It is an economic imperative for the U.S. to not only keep pace but lead the world in developing this transformative energy source.”
scientificamerican.com
Fusion Energy Needs Continued U.S. Leadership to Secure Our Energy Future
The U.S. leads the world in fusion energy research. It can’t squander that lead like it did with microchips
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