Unexplainable

Nuclear fusion breaks through

Dec 14, 2022

30:52

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Is There a Future in the Space Program?

02:55

Fusion Energy

01:51

What if Fusion Never Happens?

02:42

Introduction

2min

Fusion Energy

2min

Fusion Power Could Light Up Our Electricity Grids

2min

Is Fusion Power Really Possible?

2min

The National Ignition Facility

3min

How Do These Lasers Really Do Fusion?

2min

The Most Energetic Laser in the World

2min

The Future of Energy Positive Fusion Power

4min

Aura Frames - The Perfect Gift This Holiday Season

2min

10.

What if Fusion Never Happens?

3min

11.

Are We Not Spending Enough?

2min

12.

Investing in Fusion Energy

2min

13.

Is There a Future in the Space Program?

3min

14.

What's App?

3min

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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