"Successful Nuclear Fusion Experiment Achieves Positive Energy Output"

After decades of work, the National Ignition Facility (NIF) experiment has achieved a breakthrough in nuclear fusion, producing more energy than was put in, marking a significant step towards achieving fusion breakeven. The experiment, which uses powerful lasers to initiate fusion, saw a release of 3.1 MegaJoules of fusion yield while requiring 2.05 MegaJoules to start, surpassing the scientific breakeven. The study also observed substantial reheating in the system, indicating the potential for creating a stable burning plasma and bringing Inertial Fusion closer to real-life power plant applications.