Don't worry, you'll be safe from terrorists because it is difficult to build anything with the word 'nuclear' in it... Oh wait! A high school student, Thiago Olson, built a Nuclear Fusion Reactor in his home... This isn't a nuclear bomb but it certainly is amazing. Luckily, everybody knows that terrorists don't have access to eBay, so they'll never find the parts to build anything REALLY dangerous.
Pretty cool achievement. Well done Thiago!
Implications - Olson searched eBay for over two years looking for all the parts that he would ultimately need to build a nuclear fusion reactor. The success came when bubbles in the dosimeter started appearing. He is truly an ingenious young man.
High School Student Builds Nuclear Fusion Reactor
High School Student Builds Nuclear Fusion Reactor
Trend Themes
1. DIY Science - The trend of building advanced scientific equipment in non-laboratory settings such as schools or homes by amateurs.
2. Young Innovators - Young people are using technology and online resources to develop innovative projects that challenge traditional expectations.
3. Alternative Energy - The trend of creating innovative and sustainable energy sources that can replace traditional fossil fuels.
Industry Implications
1. Education - Schools and teachers can encourage students to explore scientific topics and offer more hands-on opportunities to develop skills and knowledge.
2. Technology - The development, availability, and affordability of technology are transforming the way people engage with science and engineering.
3. Energy - An industry can offer incentives and programs to engage people in developing alternative and innovative energy sources that can benefit society.