StarTalk is your place in the universe where science and pop culture collide. Today, we're going to talk about fusion and lasers. See why more students make Wayne State College their first choice.
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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