In the News — 2026
February 5, 2026
Pacific Fusion finds a cheaper way to make its fusion reactor work
Fusion power’s biggest question remains unanswered: How do you ensure the cost to start the fusion reaction isn’t higher than the price at which you can sell the power? (TechCrunch)
January 22, 2026
Struggling fusion power company General Fusion to go public via $1B reverse merger
General Fusion revealed its survival plan: It will go public through a reverse merger with a special purpose acquisition company, Spring Valley III, combined with additional investment from institutional investors. (TechCrunch)
January 18, 2026
Nuclear fusion seems hot right now — but how close is fusion power?
Nuclear fusion milestones from Canada's General Fusion and China's EAST reactor have caused a buzz over this potentially limitless, clean energy source becoming a reality amid rising power demand from AI and electrification. Meanwhile, new fusion startups have been popping up around the world and have drawn billions in private investment. (CBC)
January 10, 2026
How to Make Fusion Great Again and Beat China
The U.S. can achieve preeminence in fusion power — if we’re willing to lean into incentives and free enterprise to encourage innovation. (The National Review)
January 9, 2026
Funny Fusion at the Foundry: Science Meets Comedy in a Star-Powered Deep Dive
Video: The LA Times Studios and Monks lounge brought a different kind of spark to CES this year. (Los Angeles Times)
January 1, 2026
New Lab Partnership Looks to Improve Laser-Fusion Efficiency
A new partnership between Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) and the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology (ILT) in Germany looks to perfect the amplifiers used in laser-based fusion reactors. (The Independent)
