France tops China’s tokamak record with 22-minute plasma containment run
https://www.theregister.com/2025/02/20/france_tops_chinas_tokamak_record/
France’s Commissariat à L’énergie Atomique et aux Energies Alternatives has made headlines by surpassing China in maintaining fusion plasma within a tokamak. This achievement marks a significant milestone in the quest for a fusion reactor that could provide affordable energy. While it’s a promising step forward, the journey to practical fusion energy is still ongoing.