How a 14-year-old built a working nuclear fusion reactor

Yup, I built a nuclear fusion reactor - Taylor Wilson · 20:29 · Video: TED-Ed · Watch at the source

In short: At just 14 years old, Taylor Wilson constructed a functional fusion reactor inside his parents' garage. This video shares his remarkable journey from a garage experiment to the TED stage.

The video explores the story of Taylor Wilson, who demonstrates that significant scientific achievements can begin with youthful curiosity. Wilson presents his experience of building a working nuclear fusion reactor at age 14, driven by the belief that fusion could solve future global energy needs and that young people possess the potential to change the world.

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