Nuclear fusion stumped us for a century. Can it fuel the future?
About this episode
The episode explores the history and future potential of nuclear fusion as an energy source.
In this episode, hosts David Anderson and Gina Vitale take the time machine as far back as it will go to understand the primordial origins of nuclear fusion. They also bring in C&EN reporter Prachi Patel to untangle the current state of fusion technology and predict whether fusion will power our future. C&EN's award-winning podcast Inflection Point leans on our 100-year archive to trace headline topics in science today back to their disparate and surprising roots. In each episode, we explore three lesser-known moments in science history that ultimately led us to current-day breakthroughs. With help from expert C&EN reporters, this show examines how discoveries from our past have shaped our present and will change our future. Subscribe to Inflection Point now on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or wherever you get your podcasts.
People in this episode
Hosts: David Anderson, Gina Vitale
Guest: Prachi Patel
Topics covered
- nuclear fusion
- science history
- technology
- future energy
- chemistry
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: C&EN
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