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What is Nuclear Fusion – The ‘Holy Grail’ of Energy?

US scientists have made a major breakthrough in nuclear fusion by producing more energy from a nuclear reaction than was used to make it. This is known as ‘ignition’, and it could herald the age of nuclear fusion energy. But what is nuclear fusion – the ‘holy grail’ of energy? Watch to know more.

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