Cold Fusion Debate Gets Heated

Cold fusion, a hypothetical type of fusion occurring at room temperature as opposed to the temperature of the sun, is sought after for its potential to produce boundless energy with little input, but many physicists are skeptical of its possibility. In a private solo-study, Dr. Hermione Lee reported self-sustaining cold fusion, a landmark that hot fusion has only recently reached, sparking heated debate over the validity of her results.

Critics claim Lee was overly secretive about the experiment and her methods, to the point that her claims are unverifiable. “Cold fusion is a quantum phenomenon,” said Lee in response to the criticism. “Introducing another observer would have affected my results. As for my methods, they’re a secret, so no one can steal my work.”

Lee claims colleagues have “frozen [her] out” for her allegedly falsified results. Dr. Bruce Dixon said, “If Dr. Lee doesn’t think peer review is important, then maybe her peers will review their decision to be associated with her.”

“All this is making me skeptical of hot fusion. If it were real, one would think all this heated debate would bring the scientific community together instead of tearing us apart,” said Lee.