Energy Transition

100 million-degree 'artificial sun' sets new records in hunt for energy's 'Holy Grail'

Team in Korea used tungsten metal in key component of their KSTAR fusion energy facility that helped it run for longer than ever before

The artificial sun, known as KSTAR, has been built in the Korea city of Daejeon.
The artificial sun, known as KSTAR, has been built in the Korea city of Daejeon.Foto: National Research Council of Science & Technology
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Published 28 March 2024, 15:27Updated 28 March 2024, 15:27