In a moment that scientists have dreamed of, our quest for carbon-free energy from nuclear fusion has finally been completed. Arthur Turrell questions whether star power can be harnessed on Earth as he reports on the most exciting scientific breakthrough of 2022.

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The carbon-free energy of the future: this fusion breakthrough changes everything

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