The NIF Will Create a Star in the Lab

The National Ignition Facility in California is the largest laser instrument in the world, and it's scheduled to come online later this year. The beginning of scientific experiments at the laboratory will also mean that the first artificial star will be created on the planet, BBC News re... [ read more >> ]

The NIF will be able to recreate tiny exploding stars in the laboratory

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Image credits: NASA / ESA / HEIC / The Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA)

The NIF will be able to recreate tiny exploding stars in the laboratory