Nuclear fusion Research update Magnetic islands stabilize fusion plasma, simulations suggest Tokamaks like ITER could benefit from computer modelling results Read article: Magnetic islands stabilize fusion plasma, simulations suggest
Nuclear fusion Research update REBCO high-temperature superconductors are ideal for tokamak magnets, study suggests Extensive research confirms material’s ability to create compact yet powerful fields Read article: REBCO high-temperature superconductors are ideal for tokamak magnets, study suggests
Nuclear fusion News Ambrogio Fasoli: new European fusion boss wants a demonstration fusion plant Ambrogio Fasoli, head of EUROfusion, tells Senne Starckx that Europe must ramp up its efforts towards demonstrating commercial fusion Read article: Ambrogio Fasoli: new European fusion boss wants a demonstration fusion plant
Nuclear fusion News US announces international plan to boost commercial fusion energy US climate envoy John Kerry announced the move this week at the UN Climate Change Conference, COP28 Read article: US announces international plan to boost commercial fusion energy
Nuclear fusion Interview Fusion industry outlines ambitious plans to deliver electricity to the grid by 2035 Andrew Holland, chief executive of the Fusion Industry Association, explains how commercial fusion could be delivering electricity to the grid by 2035 Read article: Fusion industry outlines ambitious plans to deliver electricity to the grid by 2035
Nuclear fusion News Petition calls on UK to save JET fusion experiment from closure Over 750 people have signed a petition against the planned closure of 'unique' facility Read article: Petition calls on UK to save JET fusion experiment from closure
Nuclear fusion Podcasts Fusion industry has ambitious plans for 2035, rounding out this year’s Nobel prizes In this podcast we look at this year’s laureates from historical and societal perspectives Read article: Fusion industry has ambitious plans for 2035, rounding out this year’s Nobel prizes
Nuclear medicine Research update Projectile fusion reactor could generate much-needed medical isotopes First Light Fusion is developing a low-cost inertial fusion power plant that could also be used to generate a range of essential medical isotopes Read article: Projectile fusion reactor could generate much-needed medical isotopes
Nuclear fusion News US fusion firms to be leniently regulated by nuclear watchdog The Nuclear Regulatory Commission will apply regulations used for particle accelerators when overseeing future commercial fusion technology Read article: US fusion firms to be leniently regulated by nuclear watchdog
Nuclear fusion Research update Proton–boron fusion passes scientific milestone Exotic fuel is confined magnetically, but doubts remain about its potential as an energy source Read article: Proton–boron fusion passes scientific milestone