Scientists in Livermore, California (mad scientists?) are trying to create a star (ON THE EARTH!) using giant “lasers”. The idea seems to be to use the home made star as an energy source. Didn’t they watch the spiderman sequel? This could end badly I think.
http://edition.cnn.com/2010/TECH/science/04/28/laser.fusion.nif/index.html?hpt=C1