WILLIAMSBURG, Va., Oct. 22 -- William and Mary issued the following news release:
For nearly a century, scientists have been trying to "bottle the sun" by recreating the nuclear fusion reactions that power it and finding ways to harness the energy they release. Although researchers have made significant progress, turning fusion into a practical source of clean, affordable energy remains a challenge.
Last week, researchers, industry leaders, policymakers and students gathered at William & Mary for the first-ever Virginia Nuclear Fusion Symposium, an event designed to foster connections among the people and institutions working to make fusion energy a reality.
"Fusion promises to be the perfect energy source," said Steven Cowley, the direc...