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Fusion Power with Professor Wilson (349)

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Meet a scientist working to build and test a fusion power plant. Fusion Professor Howard Wilson has intimate knowledge of plasma -the stuff inside stars- and what is needed to safely contain it on earth. Prof. Wilson *Science Week Announcement!* See 'Dr Karl and Friends' live at the Sydney Town Hall. Thurs 17 August at 6:30pm. Free registration at drkarl.com

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