"Researchers have used electrochemistry to increase the rates of nuclear fusion reactions in a desktop reactor. Fusion energy promises abundant clean energy, but fusion events are rare, hindering progress. Now, inspired by the controversial claim of cold fusion, researchers used electrochemistry to get palladium to absorb more deuterium ions, that are used in fusion. When a beam of deuterium was fired at the deuterium-filled palladium, they saw a 15% increase in fusion events."
"Chocolate gets its best tastes from microbes, according to a new study. Fermentation of cocoa beans helps create chocolate tastes but not much has been known about the process. Now, the temperature, pH and microbes involved have been identified and the researchers showed how it would be possible to manipulate these to produce premium chocolate flavours. News: Why chocolate tastes so good: microbes that fine-tune its flavour"
Electrochemical methods increased deuterium uptake in palladium, and a deuterium beam produced a 15% rise in fusion events in a desktop reactor, though no net energy gain was achieved. The electrochemical approach offers a pathway to boost fusion reaction rates and suggests further refinement could improve fusion energy development. Separate findings show ant behaviour can achieve super-efficient teamwork, and ancient coins reveal extensive hidden trade networks across southeast Asia. Microbial fermentation determines chocolate flavour: temperature, pH and specific microbes have been identified and can be manipulated to produce premium chocolate flavours.
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