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Global Investment Surges in Fusion Energy Breakthroughs

10/22/2025

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Scientists at the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) stabilized plasma with a 3D magnetic field in a spherical tokamak.
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) says public-private collaboration is needed to close fusion gaps.
Nearly 40 countries are investing over $10 billion in nuclear fusion programs.
The U.S. fusion industry has raised $2.64 billion in funding.
The goal is to develop a competitive fusion energy industry by the mid-2030s.

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Story summary

Scientists at the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) stabilized plasma with a 3D magnetic field in a spherical tokamak.
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) says public-private collaboration is needed to close fusion gaps.
Nearly 40 countries are investing over $10 billion in nuclear fusion programs.
The U.S. fusion industry has raised $2.64 billion in funding.
The goal is to develop a competitive fusion energy industry by the mid-2030s.