Imagine a power source that's virtually limitless and produces almost no radioactive waste. You'll learn how scientists are finally getting closer to harnessing the power of the sun right here on Earth.
In late 2022, scientists at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory achieved a major milestone: net energy gain from nuclear fusion. For the first time, a fusion reaction produced more energy than was used to initiate it.
This breakthrough, known as ignition, is a critical step towards viable fusion power.