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MIT achieves breakthrough in nuclear fusion (popularmechanics.com)
39 points by RKoutnik 3215 days ago
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https://futurism.com/mit-researchers-have-discovered-a-way-t... gives better summary under reasonable title:

MIT Researchers Have Discovered a Way to Increase Nuclear Fusion’s Energy Output

In fifty years...
Lame article... Nothing new, definitely not a breakthrough.
This is the first three ion nuclear fusion experiment I've seen. Have I missed a previous one?
The experiment is great. It provides a method for more efficient testing of nuclear fuels without the huge expense of a full on tokamak or laser confinement rig. However calling it a breakthrough in fusion is generous.

Fusion is an excellent prospective power source in the long run. But I swear if I see one more boy who cried wolf article trying to get me to believe "it's really happening this time" I'll puke.