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Searching for breakthroughs in generating fusion energy

By Tony Perkins
Published September 3, 2026 at 1:00 PM MST
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University of Arizona Office of the President. University of Arizona.

Fusion technology holds the promise of solving the world’s energy challenges. University of Arizona SVP for Research and Partnerships Tomas Diaz de la Rubia discusses the latest breakthroughs in developing fusion energy and how it has advantages over conventional power plants.

Tomas Diaz de la Rubia spoke with Tim Swindle, professor emeritus of Planetary Science at the University of Arizona.

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Tony Perkins
Tony is a veteran journalist whose career in broadcast journalism has spanned more than 30 years and 2 continents. He is host of The Press Room and producer for Arizona Science.
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