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To: Alighieri who wrote (442904)	12/28/2008 7:48:11 PM
From: i-node	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1574786

If successful, the experiment will mark the first step towards building a practical nuclear fusion power station and a source of almost limitless energy. I remember reading this same remark -- as a headline, the Dallas Morning News, at least 20 years ago. I'm all for it, but seeing is believing.

To: Alighieri who wrote (442904)	12/29/2008 3:42:14 AM
From: Tenchusatsu	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1574786

Al, I think fusion is the ultimate solution to the problem of energy, but that article just sounds too stupid to take seriously. I mean, there are just way too many catch phrases in that article. "Energy shortage", "potential for limitless energy", "E=mc2", etc. Whoa, that's like, heavy ... dude. The laser fusion lab sounds promising, but that's no excuse to get ahead of reality. This is a lab for experiments which may or may not lead to anything practical, and likely not in the near future. I only wish so-called "science correspondents" in the media resist the urge to hype this stuff up. Tenchusatsu