The quest to build a star

Scientists are closer than ever to harnessing fusion power — the
same process that powers the sun — by essentially making a small
star here on Earth. Fusion could give humanity its best shot at
solving the climate crisis, but the technology has yet to be
perfected and would require billions more in investments. Is it
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