“Heat Beyond Control”: Scientists Recoil As China’s Fusion Reactor Hits 100 Million Degrees In Unprecedented Artificial Sun Achievement

By Eirwen Williams – Sustainability Tmes

China’s Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST) has achieved a groundbreaking milestone in nuclear fusion research by sustaining plasma for 1,066 seconds, offering a glimpse into a future of potentially limitless clean energy.

China’s recent breakthrough in nuclear fusion has captured global attention with its potential to revolutionize energy production. The Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST), often referred to as the “artificial sun,” has achieved a significant milestone by sustaining plasma for an unprecedented 1,066 seconds. This advancement positions China at the forefront of nuclear fusion research, a field that promises a cleaner and more sustainable energy source. As the world grapples with the dual challenges of climate change and energy sustainability, the success of EAST brings renewed hope for harnessing fusion energy’s potential. However, this achievement is just one step in a complex journey toward making fusion a practical reality.