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science-and-technology1 year ago

"Breakthrough: Fusion Reactor Sets New Energy Production Record"

The Joint European Torus (JET) in the UK has achieved a new fusion energy world record, producing 69 megajoules in its final experiment after 40 years of research. Despite this milestone, the facility still falls short of achieving a net positive energy balance. The International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) in France, set to be JET's successor, aims to produce outputs of up to 700 megawatts, representing a significant step towards establishing reliable and renewable energy. While progress has been made, significant challenges remain in the quest for practical fusion energy production.

science-and-technology1 year ago

"Nuclear Fusion Breaks Heat Record, Bringing Clean Energy Closer"

Scientists at the Joint European Torus (JET) have set a world record for nuclear fusion by generating 69 megajoules of energy over five seconds from a small amount of fuel, marking a significant step towards a green energy revolution. The facility, which has been pioneering fusion technology since 1983, will now be decommissioned over 17 years to inform future fusion reactors. While the record-breaking results are encouraging for the larger fusion project Iter, commercial fusion energy production still requires further development and training of skilled personnel.