With the ongoing global pandemic, many of us have not been able
to see the family we are used to celebrating with during the
holidays. While technology has helped connect us in ways not
possible in the past, this festive season has reminded me that
humans, myself included, are social creatures. The value of social
interaction is found not only in celebratory settings, but also in
business, particularly while working with others to develop
innovative technology.
Fusion power, an energy source in development for decades, is
the combination of two nuclei to form a nucleus while releasing an
incredible amount of energy. Fusion reactors capable of harnessing
this energy are in development around the world. Recently the UK
Atomic Energy Association (UKAEA) signed two multimillion
agreements to aid in the development of safe, efficient, and
low-carbon fusion energy. The agreements involve 12 different
companies which are supported by more than 25 collaborators
