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An MIT spinoff has recently received millions to fund a potentially groundbreaking project: using fusion power tech to drill 12 miles into the Earth.

Drill Baby Drill

Okay, that's kinda awesome.

MIT Startup Drilling 12 Miles Into the Earth to Suck Out Energy

British engineers are preparing to test the fuel mix that could one day power the largest nuclear fusion experiment in the world, as Nature reports.

Fusion Fuel

To pull off fusion power, scientists are going to need exactly the right fuel.

Scientists Now Testing Fuel for Giant New Fusion Reactor

In a recent tweet, Elon Musk argued that fusion energy will probably be more expensive than wind and solar. Experts are divided.

Game of Renewable Thrones

Elon Musk says he's impressed by the research — with one major catch.

Elon Musk: Fusion Will Probably Be More Expensive Than Wind, Solar

Engineers have begun construction of the world's largest nuclear fusion project today in southern France, with operations planned to begin in late 2025.

30 Years Away

"Enabling the exclusive use of clean energy will be a miracle for our planet."

Scientists Start Construction of World's Largest Fusion Reactor

A team of scientists found they achieved high pressure plasma — enough to achieve fusion power — at an old fusion reactor in San Diego called DIII-D.

A simple change led to higher pressure and stabler plasma.

Scientists Just Got Amazing Results From an Old Fusion Reactor

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"We think we have the science, speed and scale to put carbon-free fusion power on the grid in 15 years."

MIT Is Taking on Fusion Power. Could This Be the Time It Actually Works?

"We know the science is absolutely real because we can see it happening in the sun every day."

The Long Wait for Fusion Power May Be Coming to an End

Limitless, clean energy is possible.

Mini Reactors Could Make Affordable Fusion Power a Reality by 2030

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“This will allow fusion power to be achieved in years, not decades.”

A "World First" Fusion Reactor Just Created Its First Plasma

Cleaner energy sources are becoming cheaper too.

Solar Power Finally Becomes the Cheapest Source for New Energy

Fusion Energy: Compact Tokamak is 100 Times Smaller And Could Run Years Earlier

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