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Taming nuclear fusion is hard, but there are new reasons for optimism

Physics

Taming nuclear fusion is hard, but there are new reasons for optimism

Technological advances, greater investment and growing political interest in addressing climate change mean the dream of harnessing nuclear fusion for energy may finally become a reality

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Why cracking nuclear fusion will depend on artificial intelligence

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Why cracking nuclear fusion will depend on artificial intelligence

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Electromagnetism

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Electromagnetism

Two particles ready to collide to one another representing the weak nuclear force

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Weak nuclear force

Why the universe I invented is right – but still not the final answer

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Why the universe I invented is right – but still not the final answer

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Strong nuclear force

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Strong nuclear force

Gravity

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Gravity

The surprising benefits of contemplating the death of the universe

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The surprising benefits of contemplating the death of the universe

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We have seen hints of a new fundamental force of nature

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We have seen hints of a new fundamental force of nature

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A kettle boiling

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This week’s new questions

How does our subconscious mind come up with ideas while we sleep and what determines how quickly a kettle boils? Send your answers to Almost the Last Word and we'll publish our favourites

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Pondering the big question of consciousness is a welcome distraction

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What is life and how did it evolve? We're getting closer to the answer

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Jess Wade: The magic of mirror molecules and incredible nanostructures

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What is dark energy, and could it destroy the universe?

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