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College Freshman Builds Fusion Reactor

Posted by michael on from the mr.-fusion dept.

Aiua writes "The Deseret Morning News is reporting that a Utah State University freshman has built a nuclear fusion reactor and compares how the student is similar to Philo T. Farnsworth (the inventor of the television and designer of the plans for a fusion reactor)."

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  1. Um.... by Kedisar · · Score: 5, Funny

    Is his name Dexter by any chance?

    1. Re:Um.... by Geek+of+Tech · · Score: 5, Funny
      Somewhere in D.C......
      Sir, we've finally found those weapons of mass destruction. They were in a dorm in Utah.

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  2. Mr. Wallace please report... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny
    to your nearest FBI office where we need to ask you a few questions. You might need to come stay with us in a special facility affectionally known "Camp X-Ray".

  3. Maybe he thought... by Ro'que · · Score: 5, Funny

    ...Building it would get him older college chicks?

    1. Re:Maybe he thought... by michaeltoe · · Score: 5, Funny

      Yeah, but I thought we were aiming for cold fusion?

  4. Second Place? by GSpot · · Score: 5, Funny

    He got second place in a science competition? It makes me wonder what project won first place. An advanced prototype of a nuclear fission weapon using kitchen grease as fissionable material? How manay days is it until April 1st?

  5. CDs by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    "Craig built a neutron modulator (which slows down the emitted neutrons so they can be detected) out of a few hundred spare CDs. "

    I guess we have a new winner for what to do with AOL CDs.

  6. The RIAA is currently investigating ... by fygment · · Score: 5, Funny

    Craig built a neutron modulator (which slows down the emitted neutrons so they can be detected) out of a few hundred spare CDs.

    RIAA: "They wouldn't be CD's with pirated music on them would they ??"

    Wallace: "No sir, Mr. RIAA-man. But you can have a look yourself. I keep them over there in that nuclear reactor. Fill your boots."

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  7. Re:terrorist by TeknoHog · · Score: 5, Funny

    Nevertheless, SCO cannot demand any money from the customers that use neutrons -- after all, they are free of charge.

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