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The Troubling History of Cold Fusion
Despite the promise of cold fusion, its history is marred with controversies. Previous claims have led to a mix of hype and disillusionment, often overshadowed by fraudulent experiments and dubious scientific assertions. Yet, not all past efforts have been fruitless; there exists credible evidence suggesting that certain solid-state materials can enhance nuclear fusion rates.
One illustrative example is a device called the Neutr, which employs a low-energy beam of deuterium directed at a titanium plate, leading to the generation of neutrons as deuterium accumulates and fuses. Unfortunately, this method itself remains inefficient, as it requires more energy than is produced from the fusion.