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Chinese scientists have made a significant advancement in nuclear fusion research by experimentally surpassing the Greenwald density limit in a tokamak, indicating progress toward achieving sustained fusion energy, which remains years away but is a crucial step for future energy solutions.
Scientists at UBC have developed a compact 'Thunderbird Reactor' that boosts fusion reaction rates at room temperature using electrochemical methods, potentially paving the way for smaller, more accessible fusion energy research and advancing the pursuit of clean, limitless energy.
Scientists at the University of Basel have developed a molecule capable of storing multiple charges from sunlight under natural conditions, marking a significant step toward artificial photosynthesis, which could produce storable, carbon-neutral fuels for sectors difficult to electrify, such as shipping and aviation.
OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman emphasized the need for an energy breakthrough to support the future of artificial intelligence, which is expected to consume significantly more power. Altman highlighted the potential of climate-friendly energy sources such as nuclear fusion and cheaper solar power and storage. He personally invested in a private U.S. nuclear fusion company and expressed hope for wider acceptance of nuclear fission as an energy source.