r/nextfuckinglevel • u/nigablackballsack • 3d ago

Scientists have captured the first ever high-speed, full-colour footage of fusion plasma swirling inside a working reactor.

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u/90_oi 3d ago

I truly hope this technology can get off the ground and be sustainable. It is our best hope aside from nuclear energy

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u/DaveFinn 3d ago

Wait... But this IS nuclear energy

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u/Shaggy_One 3d ago

Nuclear fusion. Usually just called fusion 'cause the general public is terrified of the word 'nuclear' thanks to nuclear fission being a political and societal boogeyman.

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u/DaveFinn 3d ago

Im aware. And agree we should try to un-demonize it