General Fusion set for the UK, world’s heaviest magnet, “Big Gun” fusion shot and the STEP longlist

A summary of recent fusion energy news stories presented by Cyd Cowley. Links to all the articles mentioned are below for further reading. Fusion news stories discussed: 1.  Nuclear energy: Fusion plant backed by Jeff Bezos to be built in UK https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-57512229 1.  World's most powerful magnet being shipped to ITER fusion reactor https://www.newscientist.com/article/2280763-worlds-most-powerful-magnet-being-shipped-to-iter-fusion-reactor/ 3. First shot fired from Oxford-based 'Gas Gun' aimed at creating clean nuclear energy https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/19380743.first-shot-fired-oxford-based-gas-gun-aimed-creating-clean-nuclear-energy/ 4. 15 sites in the frame to become home to the UK’s prototype fusion energy plant https://www.business-live.co.uk/economic-development/north-west-sites-named-last-20808368 Bonus https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2021/06/test-out-next-gen-space-tech-in-kerbal-space-program/?comments=1 https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=4210c3d2-6176-41d1-957b-5f411cd0ee3c https://www.fusionindustryassociation.org/post/fia-proposes-funding-for-fusion-for-space-propulsion