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Companies say they're closing in on nuclear fusion as an energy source. Will it work? (www.npr.org)
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For decades, government scientists have toiled away trying to make nuclear fusion work. Will commercial companies sprint to the finish?

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 11 months ago

At least there are plans moving forward and practical tests being done.

To put it in a way I liked from someone else awhile ago, it's like having the plans for a combustion engine, but not having the details on how large any of the various parts should be.

From the various articles I've seen, the research is definitely moving to a net positive energy direction, but there's still plenty of research to do.