# ITER completes super magnet; University of Texas solves fusion challenge; Fusion collaboration in Germany; Is China pulling ahead in fusion?

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Podcast: [Fusion News](https://stenobird.com/podcast/fusion-news-2296831)
Published: 2025-05-14T08:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Mechanical design engineer Jasmine Mund gives this week's global fusion news update, summarizing behind all of the major headlines. Links to all of the stories mentioned are included below. 1. ITER completes fusion super magnethttps://www.neimagazine.com/news/iter-completes-fusion-super-magnet/ 2. University of Texas-led team solves a big problem for fusion energyhttps://news.utexas.edu/2025/05/05/university-of-texas-led-team-solves-a-big-problem-for-fusion-energy/ 3. Groups collaborate on projects for fusion energy in Germany https://www.powermag.com/groups-collaborate-on-projects-for-fusion-energy-in-germany/ 4. Is China pulling ahead in the quest for fusion energy? https://spectrum.ieee.org/amp/china-nuclear-fusion-reactor-2671833945 Bonus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FS1yO3zs5k https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-general-fusion-at-financial-crossroads-in-quest-to-build-break-even/ https://thehill.com/opinion/energy-environment/5256084-fusion-energy-us-leadership/ https://www.iom3.org/resource/technique-can-enhance-lifespan-of-next-generation-fusion-power-plants.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LyARVmSaAE

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