Making a Star on Earth

Large-scale nuclear fusion is one of the ultimate goals of science which has yet to be achieved. How does nuclear fusion work and is a future likely in which we can reproduce the power of a star on Earth? Earth Science - Earth's Resources - Learning Points. The Sun provides all of our energy on Earth. Nuclear fusion is a process that combines the nuclei of atoms to create energy. Nuclear fusion requires extremely high temperatures and pressures. Current technology does not allow us to efficiently produce energy through nuclear fusion. A Twig Context Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s context films show abstract concepts in action in the real world.