News Oct 6, 2026 Scientists map a more efficient path to fusion ignition Researchers at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory have shown that heating plasma first, then adding fuel, offers a less demanding route to the self-sustaining conditions needed for fusion energy. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
News Jun 24, 2026 Reduced models help scientists design future fusion reactors Researchers use simplified computer simulations to tackle the extreme temperatures and precise control challenges required to create a star-like energy source on Earth. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
News Apr 2, 2026 Laser advance brings desktop particle accelerators closer to reality Stable plasma waves enable free-electron laser amplification at extreme ultraviolet wavelengths in just a few millimeters of acceleration. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
News May 27, 2026 New method speeds up analysis of extreme states of matter Researchers develop a faster and more accurate way to interpret X-ray data from experiments simulating conditions in stars, planets and fusion reactors. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
News Aug 5, 2025 Scientists discover new physics using AI Emory university researchers use machine learning on dusty plasma to uncover non-reciprocal interactions and correct old theories in many-body systems, advancing physics and biology studies. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
News Oct 6, 2025 AI enhances fusion energy research New AI tool Diag2Diag improves plasma monitoring for reliable, cost-effective fusion energy systems. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
News May 28, 2025 New method improves plasma simulations for industry Researchers enhance simulation of electric fields in plasmas, aiding chip manufacturing and fusion research with faster, stable tools. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
News May 20, 2025 New software speeds up nuclear physics research DELERIA software at Berkeley and Oak Ridge labs processes massive nuclear physics data in seconds, enhancing experiments. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
News May 20, 2025 ZEUS laser achieves record-breaking power in U.S. University of Michigan's ZEUS laser hits 2 petawatts, advancing research in medicine, security, and astrophysics. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
News Feb 18, 2026 New simulations explain uneven heat in fusion devices Computer models now match experiments on particle flow in tokamaks, aiding better designs for future power plants. Giulio Prisco 2 min read