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Fusion Energy

Season 2 Episode 12 | 6m 40s

Can we recreate the energy of the stars here on Earth? Dr. Mickey Wade, Director of the Fusion Energy Division at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, explains the progress that has been made in the field of fusion energy. Fusion has the potential to be a nearly inexhaustible energy source with zero greenhouse gas emissions.

Support for QED with Dr. B is provided by Battelle, American Electric Power Foundation, Bath & Body Works Foundation, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and William and Diane Dawson Foundation.
Extras
Explore the challenges of astronaut training and how they prepare for space.
NASA simulations and training on Earth prepare astronauts to work on the moon and beyond.
NASA uses simulations and a full-sized model train for the International Space Station.
Explore the challenges of astronaut training, learn how the team preps for space flight.
Explore the challenges of astronaut training, learn how the team preps for space flight.
Watch a glass artist at work and explaining the science involved in glassblowing.
See how scientists design and create glassware for their experiments.
See how glass was made throughout history and Toledo got the nickname the Glass City.
See the intersection of science and art as we explore the history and techniques of glass.
See the intersection of science and art as we explore the history and techniques of glass.