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Article: Fusion claim electrifies scientists.
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- April 1, 1989
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Fusion Claim Electrifies Scientists
The stakes couldn't be much higher. On March 23, two highly respected chemists parachuted onto the center stage of physics with their public announcement of a new bench-top method for harnessing the power of nuclear fusion, the energy-releasing process that makes stars shine and empowers thermonuclear weapons.
If others confirm their claims, the scientists may enjoy a Nobel prize and a standing ovation in Stockholm for a scientific performance that might one day provide an almost unlimited supply of energy. If they emerge as false prophets, colleagues say the two could spend years resurrecting their scientific ...