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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Science
Vishwam Sankaran

China’s experimental ‘artificial Sun’ passes key landmark for viability of nuclear fusion

Chinese scientists say they have achieved a new milestone in the pursuit of viable power generation through nuclear fusion, seen as the Holy Grail for clean energy.

The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) said its pioneering experimental nuclear reactor, dubbed the “artificial Sun”, successfully ran for more than 1,000 seconds – 1,066 to be precise.

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