In full: Breakthrough nuclear fusion experiment could 'revolutionise the world' with clean energy

US scientists have carried out the first ever nuclear fusion experiment to achieve a net energy gain, paving the way for a "clean energy source that could revolutionise the world".

During a landmark news briefing at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California, officials revealed the successful fusion experiment had taken place last week.

US energy secretary Jennifer Granholm said the breakthrough "will go down in the history books".

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