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Watch: Scientists in France hoping to replicate the process that powers the sun

November 25, 2019

Scientists in France are halfway through building a colossal experiment to harness an energy production holy grail.

They're hoping to help save planet Earth by replicating the process that powers the sun - nuclear fusion.

The project has 30,000 people working on it and is estimated to cost around $32 billion.

Watch Channel Nine's report on the game-changing technology in the video above.

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