"Breakthrough: New World Record Set for Nuclear Fusion Energy Generation"
The UK-based JET laboratory has set a new world record for energy generated by nuclear fusion, producing 69 megajoules of energy over five seconds. This breakthrough brings us closer to the potential of endless clean energy production, but significant challenges remain in scaling up the process for commercial use. The UK's future role in European fusion research is uncertain following Brexit, with the government opting not to re-join the Euratom programme and instead committing £650m to national research programs. The UK is now aiming to build the world's first fusion power plant in Nottinghamshire with operations beginning in the 2040s.