SMRTR Science & EngineeringMar 12, 2025Interesting Engineering

World’s first steam-powered piston system sparks nuclear fusion plasma in Canada

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General Fusion's Lawson Machine 26 prototype successfully created plasma in a steam-driven fusion reactor using magnetized target fusion, marking a significant step towards developing commercial fusion power plants capable of powering 150,000 homes each.

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