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HolinessForever: 10:51pm On Dec 18, 2020
China fires up its 'artificial sun' for the first time: Experimental nuclear fusion reactor that burn TEN TIMES hotter than the sun offers the promise of 'limitless clean power'

China has successfully fired up its 'artificial sun' nuclear fusion reactor for the first time in its quest to find 'limitless clean power', according to state media.

The HL-2M Tokamak reactor is China's largest and most advanced nuclear fusion experimental research device, and scientists hope that the device can potentially unlock a powerful green energy source.

The cutting-edge device uses a powerful magnetic field to fuse hot plasma and can reach temperatures of over 150million degrees Celsius (302million degrees Fahrenheit), according to the People's Daily -- approximately 10 times hotter than the core of the sun.

Located in south-western Sichuan province and completed late last year, the reactor is often called an 'artificial sun' on of the enormous heat and power it produces.

'The development of nuclear fusion energy is not only a way to solve China's strategic energy needs, but also has great significance for the future sustainable development of China's energy and national economy,' said the People's Daily, a mouthpiece of the ruling Communist Party.

The new equipment is now ready to be put into use officially after being powered up during an experiment at around 2pm in a research laboratory in Chengdu.

Yu Jianfeng, chairman of China National Nuclear Corporation which is in charge of the development of the reactor, said the success could improve scientists' understanding of fusion power.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9018089/amp/China-turns-nuclear-powered-artificial-sun.html

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doggedfighter(f): 10:59pm On Dec 18, 2020
China to the world

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richeeyo(m): 10:59pm On Dec 18, 2020
Stop glorifying China unnecessary, America had it first test in 1951
And have managed to stabilize it,
is currently planning a site for commercial use of its energy, let's know how many seconds that test the chinko did lasted

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Uprightness100(m): 11:00pm On Dec 18, 2020
What Amazing times and Seasons we are in.
Its Incredible How Fast Endtimes Prophecies are being Fulfilled

Isaiah Prophecy coming to fruition.
Isaiah 30:26-28
26 Moreover the light of the moon shall be as the light of the sun, and the light of the sun shall be sevenfold, as the light of seven days, in the day that the LORD bindeth up the breach of his people, and healeth the stroke of their wound.
27 Behold, the name of the LORD cometh from far, burning with his anger, and the burden thereof is heavy: his lips are full of indignation, and his tongue as a devouring fire:
28 And his breath, as an overflowing stream, shall reach to the midst of the neck, to sift the nations with the sieve of vanity: and there shall be a bridle in the jaws of the people, causing them to err.

JESUS is Coming Folks..
Don't let anyone Deceive or confuse you.
Get yourself Ready..
We are getting out of here soonest

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XXXXTENTACION: 11:05pm On Dec 18, 2020
Nice one to china cool

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Kingosytex(m): 11:45pm On Dec 18, 2020
The Chinese are really doing well for themselves.

Kudos to them.

When shall we get there? undecided undecided undecided undecided undecided

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Oluwasaeon(m): 12:04pm On Dec 19, 2020
My dear country is still struggling to produce pencils

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LibertyRep: 12:05pm On Dec 19, 2020
Fusion is a clean source of energy unlike fission.

Physicists aren't resting. What we were told in elementary Physics before was that nuclear fusion isn't possible yet because there are no materials that can withstand the heat beaded to fuse the nuclei.

But with this, give it to science already.

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datola: 12:05pm On Dec 19, 2020
China be flexing muscle with the US of A

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Fefedesiigns(m): 12:05pm On Dec 19, 2020
Message us for your graphics design let's create magic together

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topecole: 12:05pm On Dec 19, 2020
Wow
Shellsploit: 12:05pm On Dec 19, 2020
Something that was done in aso rock 34 years ago.

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ImmaculateJOE(m): 12:05pm On Dec 19, 2020
Abeg na who go dash me N1millon...? I wan start business..

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Okeytus(m): 12:05pm On Dec 19, 2020
China always up in tech

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frankmoney(m): 12:05pm On Dec 19, 2020
richeeyo:
Stop glorifying China unnecessary, America had it first test in 1951
And have managed to stabilize it,
is currently planning a site for commercial use of its energy, let's know how many seconds that test the chinko did lasted
Na wa ... Can't you just appreciate this and move on ? How many countries can achieve what China has done over the past decade ?

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capatainrambo: 12:05pm On Dec 19, 2020
Let's pray they dont become world power. They won't be kind to blacks

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Re: China fires up its 'artificial sun' for the first time (Pics) by Nobody: 12:05pm On Dec 19, 2020
Meow meow


And in 2015, all Nigerians could fire up was a lifeless Buhari

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Austindark(m): 12:06pm On Dec 19, 2020
Hey this people trying hard to play God... hope they tested it thoroughly and perfectly this time.

Because we don't need another COVID-21.
COVID 19 and COVID 20 are already enough.

Secondly, are we not already complaining of Global warming?
Will this not increase the rate of disintegration of the already rapidly melting Polar ice?
Advancements in Technologies must be accompanied by a well researched impact on the environment.

Anyway, over to you Greta Thurnberg and "Fridays for the Future" activists.

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GIANTPLUSHUB: 12:06pm On Dec 19, 2020
Nothing shocks local man about China anymore because local man lives in a local country.

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Akano5(m): 12:06pm On Dec 19, 2020
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Duridadi: 12:06pm On Dec 19, 2020
grin... EVERYTHING is now ARTIFICIAL angry grin grin grin

Breast grin
Nyash grin
Dick grin
Punna grin... etc grin grin grin

Even ARTIFICIAL Donald Trump grin grin grin

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emmy512(m): 12:06pm On Dec 19, 2020
How to they intend to cool it down when it's turned off.

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updatechange(m): 12:06pm On Dec 19, 2020
What if this thing just come down itself... Tha means people will roast to death. 150m degre Celsius is no joke o. 10 times hotter than the core of the sun.

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Nazgul: 12:06pm On Dec 19, 2020
I'm waiting for Buhari and his people to fire up theirs
TreasureJunky: 12:07pm On Dec 19, 2020
China too much joor.

Aiming for world's power

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ABballer100(m): 12:07pm On Dec 19, 2020
Is like this chinese peeps are mad... Na Dem wan make us go second lockdown again.
Wtf is this Corona Virus �
marvin906(m): 12:07pm On Dec 19, 2020
Oluwasaeon:
My dear country is still struggling to produce pencils



Whats your problem actually..
Do you find satisfaction insulting your country

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donpata(m): 12:07pm On Dec 19, 2020
richeeyo:
Stop glorifying China unnecessary, America had it first test in 1951
And have managed to stabilize it,
is currently planning a site for commercial use of its energy, let's know how many seconds that test the chinko did lasted

See your line of reasoning abeg. So cos USA did it first, no country has the right to make its own attempt and celebrate same!? Forget that thing you are talking. The major reason USA stays ahead is cos apart from trying to attract best minds around the world, it is a big bully. China on the other hand is highly conservative. China's advancement in technology is what even USA can't afford to overlook and evidently, they have not made that mistake. I would love the final success of such technology to even come from China cos we have a higher chance of tapping from that tech as compared to when it's the Big Bully.

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King2019(m): 12:07pm On Dec 19, 2020
Real crazy
Frezhkid10(m): 12:07pm On Dec 19, 2020
Omo...make baba G bo go vex ooo
Titto93(m): 12:07pm On Dec 19, 2020
This is where we are

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