Global Briefing: World's largest nuclear fusion project hit by decade-long delay

Stuart Stone
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The ITER site in September 2023 | Credit: ITER
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The ITER site in September 2023 | Credit: ITER

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The world's biggest nuclear fusion reactor project was officially completed this week, after project teams installed its final magnetic coil. However, scientists have confirmed the $28bn International...

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