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For the first time in history, scientists at the National Ignition Facility achieved "ignition"—a fusion reaction that produced more energy than it took to start it. While commercial fusion is still decades away, the physics barrier has been broken.
At its core, science is a systematic process of acquiring knowledge through observation, experimentation, and rigorous analysis. It is "curiosity in thoughtful action" about how the world behaves. To be "completely science" means adhering to several fundamental pillars: completely scince
: Utilizing structured vocabulary like hypotheses, experiments, controls, and models to ensure accuracy and precision. For the first time in history, scientists at
: The field’s success depends on the "science identity" of future generations. Students who feel a strong connection to the field are more likely to persist in scientific careers. It is "curiosity in thoughtful action" about how
