Commonwealth Fusion Systems

Zero-emission, fuel-cell powered airplane would carry at least 100 passengers

New experiments rule out the concern that neutron irradiation might cause problems during the operation of a nuclear fusion power plant.

The 35-nation Iter project has a groundbreaking aim to create clean and limitless energy but it is turning into the 'most delayed and cost-inflated science project in history'

Nuno Loureiro is the new director of MIT's Plasma Science and Fusion Center, succeeding Dennis Whyte. Loureiro will lead efforts in fusion energy research, plasma physics, and collaborations with partners like Eni, IBM, and Lawrence Livermore National Lab.

Participants of the 2024 MIT Energy Conference grappled with the key challenges and trends shaping our fight to prevent the worst effects of climate change.

Chris Schuh was recently named dean of Northwestern University McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science. The renowned metallurgist and mentor leaves behind a strong record of innovation, mentorship, and impact at MIT.

Sam Altman has invested $375 million into Helion. His other big bet is artificial intelligence company OpenAI, in which Microsoft is an investor.

Over the last three years, electricity generation from fusion has moved from the realm of science fiction to the brink of serious development. A lot has happened, but challenges remain before fusion arrives on

The seed rounds comes as US researchers make a big breakthrough in the nuclear fusion, sector trying to make energy clean and green

People are excited, but there are huge caveats.

Scientists at the Lawrence Livermore National Lab in California for the first time briefly achieve a net energy gain in a fusion experiment using lasers

Anne White, professor and head of the Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering at MIT, is a leader in plasma physics and has produced path-breaking fusion research. She's passionate about changing the world with nuclear applications.

Nuclear is booming again. And with a serious pile of private and public funding behind them, these companies say they're getting closer to fusion.

Despite the slowdown in venture, the month also saw five rounds go to U.S.-based startups of a quarter-billion dollars or more—so it clearly is still possible to raise big money.

The U.S. leads the world in fusion energy research. It can't squander that lead like it did with microchips

MIT assistant professor of nuclear science and engineering Ethan Peterson is addressing some of the practical, overlooked issues that need to be worked out for viable fusion power plants, including neutron transfer and the handling of neutrons produced in the fusion reaction.

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MIT faculty Adam Belay, Irmgard Bischofberger, Matteo Bucci, Luca Carlone, Manya Ghobadi, Zachary Hartwig, Admir Masic, Stefanie Mueller, Koroush Shirvan, Julian Shun, and Zachary Smith have been granted tenure in six units across MIT's School of Engineering.

A comprehensive study of high-temperature superconducting magnets built by MIT and Commonwealth Fusion Systems confirms they meet requirements for an economic, compact fusion power plant.

U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry will announce a "vision for international partnerships for an inclusive fusion energy future" at COP28 in Dubai.