"China's Artificial Sun Burns 17 Minutes": EAST Reactor Sustains 180 Million Degree Plasma for 1,066 Seconds Breaking Fusion Records

Illustration of China's Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST) setting a new record in nuclear fusion research.

“China’s Artificial Sun Burns 17 Minutes”: EAST Reactor Sustains 180 Million Degree Plasma for 1,066 Seconds Breaking Fusion Records

IN A NUTSHELL ☀️ China’s EAST sets a new record by sustaining plasma for 1,066 seconds in nuclear fusion research. 🌍 The achievement marks a significant step in the quest for clean energy through fusion technology. ⚡ Nuclear fusion offers a nearly inexhaustible energy source with minimal radioactive waste compared to fission. 🔬 Despite progress, … Continue reading “China’s Artificial Sun Burns 17 Minutes”: EAST Reactor Sustains 180 Million Degree Plasma for 1,066 Seconds Breaking Fusion Records