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Bent Elbek provides a thorough and critical account of the entire affair surrounding so-called cold fusion. From the sensational claims of Fleischmann and Pons to the many failed replication attempts, the article portrays a scientific field in a state of exception, with media, politicians, and researchers entangled in a complex interplay. The article is not merely historical, but offers a sharp reflection on scientific methodology, peer review, and responsibility. It is essential reading for physicists who wish to understand both the scientific and social mechanisms behind one of the most spectacular “scandals” of recent science.
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