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Copper beats 2,595°F to defy earlier models in US fusion reactor test

SLAC researchers discover copper melts gradually past its superheating limit rather than collapsing instantly.

Interesting Engineering13 hr ago

Published by CurrentWire Aug 15, 2026 at 8:18 PM ET · First coverage Aug 15, 2026 at 8:16 AM ET

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Copper beats 2,595°F to defy earlier models in US fusion reactor test

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