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The Cool Down

The Cool Down

Scientists make major leap that could prevent catastrophic failures in fusion reactors — here's how it could unlock the secret to limitless energy

The Cool Down
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MIT researchers have developed a way to keep super-hot plasma separate from the energy-generating coolant inside a fusion reactor.

Nuclear fusion occurs when two atoms slam together, mimicking the same process that powers the sun.

If scientists can harness that power, it could provide virtually unlimited energy.