This post discusses the advancements in fusion energy research measured against the Lawson criteria, a set of conditions necessary for achieving net positive energy gain through nuclear fusion. The author emphasizes the importance of continuing to publish and normalize experimental results from various global fusion projects, pointing out the challenges in comparing these results given the complexity of the data. Additionally, a whitepaper from Pacific Fusion provides context on their efforts in inertial fusion, which may be insightful for those following the latest updates. There are also critical comments about the historical lack of major tokamak experiments from 2000 to 2020 and skepticism regarding the practicality of fusion energy due to concerns about cost, environmental impact, and waste.