Dallas Student Aiden McMillan Achieves Nuclear Fusion Milestone at Age 12
FUSION & ADVANCED NUCLEAR POWER
Aiden McMillan, a 12-year-old student from Dallas ISD, is aiming for a Guinness World Record as the youngest person to achieve nuclear fusion. His project, a nuclear fusion machine built over four years, has garnered national attention and was supported by Launchpad, a nonprofit makerspace in West Dallas.
McMillan's journey involved extensive study and experimentation in nuclear physics, culminating in his successful production of nuclear fusion. This achievement marks a significant milestone in his scientific pursuits.

Feb 10, 2026, 10:40 PM