US uses lasers to achieve fusion energy gain for second time

Plus: Elon Musk announces cage fight with Meta’s CEO will be live on X [Blueprint]( ⚛️ Scientists at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) in California have repeated a nuclear fusion experiment, and produced more energy from fusing hydrogen atoms than was required to initiate the reaction. While still far from practical use, that the team were able to repeat the surplus energy milestone is reassuring. Now, more work is needed to translate laboratory reactions into a daily reality in commercially-viable powerplants. Still, [today’s news]( takes us one step closer to harnessing energy from fusion rather than fossil fuels. In the fast-paced world of marketing, the ability to deliver personalized and targeted messaging is crucial for driving success. 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With IE+, quality reporting is more than just news - and it is Ad-Free. [SUBSCRIBE]( Must Read [US uses lasers to achieve fusion energy gain for second time]( 🔁 Nuclear fusion researchers in California have now successfully repeated a landmark experiment that produced a net energy gain, further validating the breakthrough. By firing 192 laser beams at hydrogen nuclei, scientists generated 3.15 megajoules of energy output in July using just 2 megajoules of input power. This tops the net gain milestone first achieved last December and edges closer to ignition. While more R&D is still needed, these results boost hopes that one day surplus fusion energy could be extracted to generate carbon-free electricity using just seawater and lithium. 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