Science Frontiers: Fusion Projects, Space Budget Cuts, and Ancestral Connections

A global nuclear fusion project reached a milestone with the assembly of the world's most powerful magnet. Meanwhile, Trump's proposed space budget for 2026 suggests cuts to NASA's moon program, favoring a Mars agenda. DNA research connects today's Picuris Pueblo tribe to ancient sites in New Mexico.

Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 03-05-2025 02:30 IST | Created: 03-05-2025 02:30 IST

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A multinational nuclear fusion project has taken a significant step forward by assembling the world's most powerful magnet. This initiative aims to advance clean energy generation by containing super-hot plasma at high temperatures.

In contrast, President Donald Trump's 2026 budget plans for NASA include significant cuts to the Space Launch System and lunar initiatives, showing a preference for Mars exploration supported by Elon Musk's SpaceX.

Research on DNA from the ancient Pueblo Bonito site and modern Picuris Pueblo members reveals a genetic link, strengthening cultural and ancestral ties within the region.

(With inputs from agencies.)