Five takeaways from the fusion energy breakthrough


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The Biden administration has announced a breakthrough on nuclear fusion, fueling hopes of further progress toward clean energy. Nuclear fusion — the process in which atoms are fused together to create energy — has long been studied as a potential power source. But various hurdles have prevented the reaction from being a viable option for clean energy, and a commercial effort is still likely decades away. Here’s what you should know about the Energy Department’s announcement: Close Thank you for signing up! Subscribe to more newsletters here 1. It’s the first time a net energy gain has come from fusion...