Materials Science
2 articles
Future of Energy
Three Ways AI Is Actually Accelerating Fusion Energy Research
Artificial intelligence is a practical tool accelerating fusion energy research, with key applications in real-time plasma control, materials discovery for extreme environments, and AI-driven reactor design and simulation. Leading institutions are leveraging techniques like reinforcement learning and machine learning to overcome fusion's core challenges and speed up progress.
Lena Petrova·October 17, 2026
Future of Energy
Superconductor magnets tested for 2026 fusion reactors
Existing superconductor magnets designed for fusion reactors, like those undergoing radiation tests in 2026, often become brittle in a reactor's intense high-radiation environment.
Daron Krikorian·September 5, 2026