The most common of condiments could help researchers better understand the physics behind one of the most difficult and sought-after scientific feats—making nuclear fusion a reality. When compressed and heated, mayonnaise exhibits some characteristics similar to the various states of plasma in a hypothetical nuclear fusion reaction, scientists have found. So, the common condiment could become an ingredient in solving one of humanity’s longest-standing dreams—achieving nuclear fusion. Fusion is the natural process that heats…
