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UK Scientists Achieve Breakthrough in Fusion Energy With Stable 3D Magnetic Fields

Scientists at the UK Atomic Energy Authority have achieved a landmark fusion energy breakthrough by stabilizing plasma instabilities using 3D magnetic fields. The MAST Upgrade experiment successfully suppressed Edge Localized Modes while setting new records for plasma performance and power injection.

Fusion Energy Milestone Reached

Researchers at the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority have achieved what sources indicate is a world-first demonstration of stable 3D magnetic fields within a spherical tokamak, marking a significant advancement toward practical fusion energy. According to reports from the MAST Upgrade program, scientists successfully applied magnetic fields to stabilize plasma instabilities that have long challenged fusion energy development.

by Tyler Brooks P.E
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Canada’s Research Infrastructure Strategy for Global Innovation Leadership

Canada’s network of major research facilities represents untapped potential for global leadership in science and innovation. Strategic reforms to funding, coordination, and mission alignment could position these facilities as national flagships driving economic and technological advancement.

Canada stands at a pivotal moment to leverage its research infrastructure for global leadership in science and innovation. According to analysis from TRIUMF, Canada’s particle accelerator centre, the nation’s major research facilities represent strategic advantages currently operating below their potential. As geopolitical shifts redefine international scientific collaboration, Canada’s approach to these facilities could determine its position in the emerging global research landscape.

The Strategic Value of Canada’s Research Infrastructure

by Megan Carter