UK Government Steps In as Insurer of Last Resort

A new contingent liability will cover potential radiation-related claims tied to the UK’s Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP) program.

Jul 28, 2025

Europe Commits €202M to Fusion Materials Research

The milestone cements IFMIF-DONES as a cornerstone of Europe’s fusion roadmap.

Jul 21, 2025

Helical Fusion’s Series A Fuels Japan’s Stellarator Ambitions

With support from 21 investors, the round reflects the expanding diversity of stellarator approaches.

Jul 14, 2025

Wisconsin Backs Fusion with Bipartisan Nuclear Push

Governor Tony Evers signed two nuclear innovation bills designed to position the state as a national leader in next-generation nuclear technology.

Jul 7, 2025

Faraday Factory Tightens Grip on HTS Supply Chain

The Tokyo-based HTS manufacturer will supply its advanced superconducting tape to support Proxima Fusion’s demonstration stellarator magnet.

Jun 30, 2025

First Wall Durability Could Undermine Fusion Economics

New research suggests that tokamak first walls may degrade faster than expected, with major implications for fusion economics and reactor design.

Jun 23, 2025

Europe’s Largest Private Fusion Raise

Proxima Fusion's €130 million Series A represents the largest private fusion round in European history.

Jun 16, 2025

UHTCs Are Heating Up

Recent research shows real progress in making ultra-high temperature ceramics viable for fusion.

Jun 9, 2025

Europe’s Emerging Contender in HTS Manufacturing

Suprema's new approach to high-temperature superconducting (HTS) tape recently delivered promising early results.

Jun 2, 2025

Progress in Coil and Blanket Engineering

This week, we're highlighting two papers that may have flown under the radar but mark real progress in fusion engineering.

May 26, 2025