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February 11, 2026 - 7th‑Grader Achieves Nuclear Fusion
Episode 31: “A Dallas 7th‑Grader Achieves Nuclear Fusion”Release Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2026In today’s episode of News Report with Aidan, Aidan shares the remarkable story of Aiden McMillan, a 12‑year‑old Dallas student who achieved nuclear fusion after a four‑year science project. The episode explains how he started studying nuclear physics at age 8, how he built multiple prototypes, and how he finally produced neutrons — the sign that fusion has occurred.This episode also includes a Fusion 101 section to help kids understand what fusion is, how it works, and why scientists care about…
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