Fusion Energy

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Unexplainable talks with a researcher at an exact lab who says they are within striking distance of fusion energy. They were able to get more energy out of the reaction than they put in, which is called positive energy threshold. Unexplainable: Are we on the verge of the next energy revolution? A hugely expensive alternative energy project is going full speed ahead.

Back in January, we spoke to a scientist at the National Ignition Facility about how close they were to achieving what’s been called “one of the most impressive scientific feats of the 21st century.” This week, they announced they’ve finally done it.

A version of this episode originally ran on January 5, 2022.

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