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Earth’s Core Is Leaking, And Scientists Finally Have a Theory Why
The core is leaking helium-3, a rare element that is a possible fuel for nuclear fusion and may be a key to the origin of life.
Scientists Discover Unexplained Abundance of Rare Nuclear Fusion Fuel on Earth
Helium-3, a potential source of limitless clean energy, may be ten times more common on our planet than previously thought, reports a new study.
Ancient Gas From the Dawn of Time Is Leaking From Earth's Core
Helium-3 released at Earth’s surface contains tales from the deep planet and the deep past.
The Moon Is for Sale (Some Restrictions May Apply)
VICE News' "Complexify" series takes you down the rabbit hole, to show you why just about everything is more convoluted than you think.
Scientists Recreated Nuclear Fusion From the Big Bang Under a Mountain In Italy
Scientists shot protons at a deuterium nucleus to understand what the universe was like mere minutes after it was born.
India Is Launching a Rover to the Moon to Look for Nuclear Fusion Fuel
The moon is harboring billions of dollars' worth of Helium-3, a critical component for nuclear fusion. India’s space agency wants to be the first to mine it.