UK scientists break fusion energy record

Scientists at the Joint European Torus have achieved a milestone by setting a new world record for fusion energy output

JET fusion tests: Neutron impact on electronics

The Joint European Torus facility is conducting experiments to investigate how high-energy neutrons, generated during fusion, affect electronics

Sunak slammed for using RAF jet to travel from London to Leeds

The Prime Minister was criticised for using a RAF jet to fly 200 miles to Leeds for a visit to a healthcare centre

UK fusion technology breaks ‘landmark record’

Researchers produced 59 megajoules of sustained fusion energy, more than double the previous record in 1997

Virgin Galactic unveils jet that will fly sustainably three times the speed of sound

The supersonic jet will be able to carry up to 19 passengers and fly at altitudes above 60,000 feet

UK nuclear fusion energy project secures EU funding

The Joint European Torus in Culham, operated by the UK Atomic Energy Authority, will receive at least €100m over the next two years

UK to leave European nuclear energy body

The government intends to leave a Europe-wide nuclear co-operation body as part of Brexit. Ministers said that would happen after the UK leaves the EU in a bill published to trigger Article 50. The European Atomic Energy Community or Euratom aims to pursue nuclear research and training activities with an emphasis on continually improving safety, […]