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Large-scale nuclear fusion is one of the ultimate goals of science that has yet to be achieved. How does nuclear fusion work and is a future likely in which we can reproduce the power of a star on Earth?Key facts
- The Sun provides all of our energy on Earth.
- Nuclear fusion is a process that combines the nuclei of atoms to create energy.
- Nuclear fusion requires extremely high temperatures and pressures.
- Current technology does not allow us to efficiently produce energy through nuclear fusion.
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The Sun provides all of our energy on Earth.
It heats and lights the world, drives our weather, and is converted into organic energy by plants - making it the basis for all food chains on the planet.
But perhaps in the future we won't need the Sun to provide us with …
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