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Nuclear Fusion

FromThe Naked Scientists Podcast


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Nuclear Fusion

FromThe Naked Scientists Podcast

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Length:
55 minutes
Released:
Sep 1, 2014
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This week, we're exploring Nuclear Fusion, the power source of the sun. What is it and how can it help us on Earth? We visit the JET fusion facility to watch a test firing, we hear how lasers can be used to kickstart the process and how a new spherical fusion system could be outputting power within a decade. Plus, in the news, what lights up the Universe, how people are no smarter than pigeons when it comes to gambling and how the eyes can forewarn of forthcoming dementia... For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
Released:
Sep 1, 2014
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

The Naked Scientists flagship science show brings you a lighthearted look at the latest scientific breakthroughs, interviews with the world's top scientists, answers to your science questions and science experiments to try at home.