Madison, scientists at startup Realta Fusion published two papers outlining the viability of the magnetic mirror design for nuclear fusion devices, making it competitive with more highly-researched ...

Physicists have been trying to design fusion reactors, technologies that can generate energy via nuclear fusion processes, ...

Scientists have developed a new approach to fusion plasma control inspired by the Japanese art of kintsugi. The approach involves tailoring magnetic field imperfections to improve plasma stability ...

Helicon plasma propulsion represents a promising and multifaceted approach in the domain of electric space propulsion. At its core, the technology utilises helicon waves to generate high-density ...

A new AI can “see” what fusion sensors miss, helping stabilize plasma and make reactors more efficient. The breakthrough ...

Inside a tokamak, gaseous hydrogen fuel is subjected to intense heat and pressure until it becomes plasma hotter than the Sun’s core, creating the perfect environment for nuclear fusion. Powerful ...

Artificial intelligence is proving to be a critical factor in accelerating the development of nuclear fusion, bringing the promise of clean, baseload energy closer to reality.

Zap Energy is trying to replicate on Earth the reactions that power the sun and the stars in pursuit of clean, nearly ...

Imagine watching a favorite movie when suddenly the sound stops. The data representing the audio is missing. All that's left ...

Google’s AI powerhouse DeepMind has made news again by using artificial intelligence (AI) to help shape the sun-hot plasma stream contained in a tokamak nuclear fusion reactor. The DeepMind team has ...