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Major breakthrough on nuclear fusion energy

Nuclear fusion, a potentially limitless form of carbon-free energy, has moved a small, but crucial, step closer

European scientists say they have made a major breakthrough in their quest to develop practical nuclear fusion - the energy process that powers the stars. If it’s successfully recreated on Earth it holds out the potential of unlimited supplies of low-carbon energy.

Also on the programme: A prominent Ugandan author, charged with insulting the President ,has fled the country in fear of his life; and world leaders are under pressure to come up with an agreement to protect the world's oceans.

(Picture: The JET reactor. Credit: UKAEA)

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Wed 9 Feb 2022 21:06GMT

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