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Is There Anything Left in the Dream of Cold Fusion?

Quanta Magazine examines whether cold fusion, the once-hyped idea of room-temperature nuclear fusion first claimed in 1989 by Martin Fleischmann and Stanley Pons, retains any scientific promise. Decades after the original claims failed replication, a small community of researchers continues investigating anomalous heat effects, while mainstream physics remains deeply skeptical of the field's viability.

Why now: A high-profile science publication revisiting a famously debunked idea has reignited debate among readers about whether fringe energy research deserves attention.

Quanta Magazinecold fusionMartin FleischmannStanley Pons

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