When we run the Sun, it's actually not hot enough to fuse the hydrogen outright. The enormous amount of energy from the Sun really comes from the gigantic size of the Sun. Get into NFL playoff action with FanDul America's number one sports book. Place your first $5 bet and get $150 and free bets when or lose with promo code StarTalk.
How did we achieve nuclear fusion? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice learn about thermonuclear fusion, the world’s most powerful lasers, and harnessing nuclear power with operations manager at The National Ignition Facility, Bruno Van Wonterghem.
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