Summary
A 12-year-old boy from Texas named Aiden McMillan has successfully built a nuclear fusion device. He is seeking recognition from Guinness World Records as the youngest person to achieve this feat, which he started as a science project. His machine has been verified, and he hopes to break the current record held by Jackson Oswalt.
Key Facts
- Aiden McMillan is a 12-year-old from Dallas, Texas.
- He built a working nuclear fusion device at home.
- Nuclear fusion is the process of combining two atoms to form a larger atom, releasing a lot of energy.
- McMillan started his project at age eight and worked on it for four years.
- His device was verified by neutron measurements, confirming successful nuclear fusion.
- He is applying for a Guinness World Record as the youngest person to achieve nuclear fusion.
- The current record is held by Jackson Oswalt, who achieved it at nearly 13 years old.
- McMillan's project drew interest and safety concerns due to its complex nature.
