TED Video: Taylor Wilson: Yup, I built a nuclear fusion reactor when I was 14

Taylor Wilson believes nuclear fusion is a solution to our future energy needs, and that kids can change the world. And he knows something about both of those: When he was 14, he built a working fusion reactor in his parents’ garage. Now 17, he takes the TED stage at short notice to tell (the short version of) his story.

Full Video: http://www.ted.com/talks/taylor_wilson_yup_i_built_a_nuclear_fusion_reactor.html

(Many thanks to Geoff Badenoch for sharing this.)