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G. Couch · #1 03-04-2002, 11:00 PM

Another Cold Fusion fiasco?

Scientists May Have Generated Nuclear Fusion in Experiment

Doug Nelson · #2 03-04-2002, 11:15 PM

I read about that. Now we'll have radioactive nailpolish remover to bury in Nevada.

Tim_S · #3 03-04-2002, 11:27 PM

Sorry Doug, deuterium is not radioactive.

G. Couch · #4 03-04-2002, 11:28 PM

I am no expert in nuclear power, but fusion reactors would be significantly cheaper (if this article is true!) and presumably produce less waste. You could have a fusion reactor in your car, just fill er up with nail polish!

I guess our need for oil would diminish.

thomasgeorge · #5 03-05-2002, 06:06 AM

While interesting, until the reported results can be reproduced by several independent labs, I am skeptical...there are other explinations for the observed result including insturment error, exuburance in interpretation of results, etc.,...still it would be a great leap forward for cheap clean electrical energy generation... hope there is something to it this time...Tom

DJ Dubovsky · #6 03-05-2002, 08:24 AM

What, no mayonnaise jar this time?

I'm with Tom in that I will believe it when it's confirmed and verified.
Yes, it would be a big breakthrough if it's true but I think after that last fiasco you think they would have waited until they were sure before publicizing it.
Thanks for the headline Greg, it's still interesting to read.
DJ