ScalziDec 12, 2022

This is the biggest news on the planet right now, although I understand how most folks don't think so yet. But it has the potential to be literally world changing.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2022/12/11/fusion-nuclear-energy-breakthrough/

U.S. to announce fusion energy ‘breakthrough’

Scientists hit a key milestone in the quest to create abundant zero-carbon power through nuclear fusion. But they still have a long way to go.

The Washington Post
Show threadJason Kuznicki
@scalzi Do you know of a better explainer, something more detailed than the Washington Post's, but still accessible to someone who doesn't have a degree in the field?
Dec 12, 2022 at 4:33pmWeb
Show threadAndreas H.Dec 12, 2022
@JKuznicki @scalzi
Maybe https://arstechnica.com/science/2022/12/fusion-energy-breakthrough-by-us-scientists-boosts-clean-power-hopes ?
Fusion energy breakthrough by US scientists boosts clean power hopes

First-ever net-energy gain from fusion raises hopes for zero-carbon alternative.

Ars Technica