Nuclear

In the quest for sustainable and clean energy, nuclear fusion remains a tantalizing prospect. Among the many challenges in harnessing this power, the ramp-up phase in tokamak operations is a critical hurdle. This phase, where the plasma is heated and

In the quest for sustainable and clean energy, nuclear fusion remains a tantalizing prospect. Among the challenges in harnessing this power is managing the behavior of fast ions within the plasma confinement devices known as stellarators. A recent br

In the quest for cleaner, more efficient nuclear fusion energy, scientists are constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. A recent study published in ‘Nuclear Fusion’ has shed new light on the optimization of stellarator magnetic fields, a

In the relentless pursuit of harnessing fusion energy, scientists have long grappled with the challenge of removing fuel particles that cling to the walls of tokamaks, the doughnut-shaped devices designed to confine and control the superheated plasma

In the heart of Iran, researchers are harnessing the power of cold argon plasma (CAP) to breathe new life into an endangered medicinal plant, Ferula assa-foetida. This isn’t just a story about plant science; it’s a tale of innovation that could rippl

In the realm of agriculture, precision and efficiency are paramount, especially when it comes to assessing the quality of fruits like citrus. A groundbreaking review published in the journal Foods, led by Kai Yu of the School of Food and Biological E

In the relentless pursuit of harnessing fusion energy, scientists are continually refining the materials that can withstand the harsh conditions inside a fusion reactor. A recent study led by Artem M. Dmitriev at the Department of Physics, University

In the race to harness fusion power, a formidable challenge looms large: ensuring a steady supply of tritium, a crucial fuel component. A recent study, led by Samuele Meschini from the Plasma Science and Fusion Center at the Massachusetts Institute o

In the realm of nuclear fusion, the quest to harness the power of the stars has long been fraught with challenges. Among these, plasma disruption in tokamaks—donut-shaped devices designed to confine and control plasma for fusion reactions—presents a

In the quest for cleaner, more efficient nuclear fusion energy, researchers have long grappled with the challenge of managing impurities within the plasma, particularly tungsten (W). A recent breakthrough by Zhen Zhou, a scientist from the University