Fusion Energy Experiments Reach Sustained Net-Positive Power Output
Fusion energy research has reached a landmark achievement with experiments successfully demonstrating sustained net-positive power output. This means that the energy produced by the fusion reaction exceeded the total energy required to initiate and sustain it, a goal scientists have pursued for decades. Fusion works by combining light atomic nuclei at extremely high temperatures and pressures, releasing vast amounts of energy similar to the processes powering the sun. Recent advances in plasma confinement, magnetic field control, and high-performance materials have made this breakthrough possible. Unlike conventional energy sources, fusion offers a clean and nearly limitless supply of power. It produces no carbon dioxide emissions during operation and generates significantly less long-lived radioactive waste compared to traditional nuclear fission. This progress strengthens the possibility of developing fusion-based power plants that could provide stable electricity while supporting gl...