Cold fusion: A case study for scientific behavior Learn what happened when two chemists made a foray into physics, alternative energy sources, and the public eye — but neglected to follow the guidelines for good scientific behavior. Find out how science is affected by and overcomes such negligence.
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"Science is simply solving puzzles; it needs imagination and determination." — Physiologist and geneticist Frances Ashcroft, for Acclaim
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