What If We Could Build a Replica of the Sun on Earth?

Imagine what it would be like to have miniature version of our Sun right here on Earth.

Would this artificial star provide us with an infinite supply of clean energy?

Would we even need all the coal and nuclear power plants that give us electricity today?

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