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Fusion Start-up Aims to Maintain U.S. Nuclear Arsenal

Updated 2026-10-20 11:35 UTC 1 source Neutral

A fusion start-up, co-founded by former national lab scientists, is set to conduct experiments that ensure the reliability of the U.S. nuclear arsenal, which has not been tested since 1992.

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Scientific American

How a fusion start-up could help maintain the U.S. nuclear arsenal

The U.S. hasn’t detonated a nuclear weapon since 1992. Now a fusion start-up whose co-founders include former national lab scientists could help conduct experiments that make sure the stockpile works

2026-10-20 10:00 UTC