What do we call the process by which stars generate energy by fusing hydrogen into helium?
Category: Science · Difficulty: medium
Hint: It's how the sun shines.
Answer
Stellar Fusion
Explanation
Nuclear fusion is the process that powers stars, including our sun, by fusing lighter atomic nuclei into heavier ones, releasing energy.
This is a medium science riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is Stellar Fusion.
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