Author: Eman M. Elshaikh and Barnabas Gwaza. Edited By Stacy Williams.
Lynn Bowen's journey from high school artist to advocate for Low-Energy Nuclear Reactions (LENR) is fueled by her belief in its potential to revolutionize energy. She sees LENR as a clean, sustainable alternative to traditional nuclear power, with less waste and the ability to trigger nuclear fusion at low temperatures. Despite skepticism and limited funding, Bowen is optimistic that collaboration and research will unlock LENR's potential, transforming global energy systems.
Dr. Theresa Benyo, a trailblazing physicist at NASA, is revolutionizing the field of nuclear physics with her groundbreaking research into Low-Energy Nuclear Reactions (LENR). Her innovative experiments, involving deuterium gas and wet cell systems, have unveiled tantalizing heat anomalies and neutron emissions,
Dr. Melvin Miles, a pioneering physical chemist, spent decades researching Low-Energy Nuclear Reactions (LENR), emphasizing reproducibility, scientific integrity, and the importance of meticulous experimentation. Despite facing skepticism and professional setbacks, he remains hopeful about LENR's potential as a clean energy source and advocates for more funding and recognition in the field.
Thomas Grimshaw has taken on numerous roles, all of which fuel his commitment to environmental protection and restoration. As a geologist, Grimshaw worked in environmental geology across private, academic, and public sectors. His deep knowledge and passion for the environment led him to advocate for LENR, which he views as a crucial solution to climate change.
Alan Smith, a leading figure in the International Society for Condensed Matter Nuclear Science, embodies the spirit of innovation and the relentless pursuit of knowledge. His journey into the field of Low Energy Nuclear Reactions (LENR), commonly known as cold fusion, is as unconventional as it is inspiring. Smith's path into science is marked by curiosity, self-taught expertise, and a profound desire to contribute to a sustainable future.
Clean Planet is a major player in the global clean energy movement. We sat down with Masami Hayashi, the company’s Global Strategy Director of Clean Planet, to learn more about its history and future.
Fran Tanzella, a scientist driven by curiosity and innovation, embarked on a transformative journey into cold fusion and Low-Energy Nuclear Reactions (LENR). Despite skepticism, his open-mindedness and electrochemical expertise propelled significant contributions to the field over three decades.
Dan Szumski, an unconventional cold fusion researcher, challenges scientific norms with his thermodynamic approach. He envisions cold fusion as a transformative energy source, intertwining science and societal betterment, pioneering a path toward groundbreaking discoveries.
Dr. Michael McKubre is a distinguished figure in the LENR community. His scientific voyage began in a New Zealand classroom, where a high school chemistry teacher ignited his passion for science. “Chemistry was the first thing that interested me, and I never thought of doing anything else.”
Francesco Celani has always stood out for his brilliance and exceptional scientific qualities. Driven by his curiosity to dig deeper, he set out to test the validity of cold fusion and was drawn to further research by the evidence he found in his experiments. Since then, he has continued to contribute to the advancement of cold fusion alongside his other contributions to the field of physics and science in general.
Cold fusion science requires scientific passion, but more than that it demands dedication, skill and commitment to scientific process and experimental research. Dr. Alexandrov possess these qualities in spades, advancing our understanding of materials and energy in the process.
The quest for clean and sustainable energy sources has led to numerous scientific explorations, one of which is the work of Dr. Kasagi, a prominent figure in nuclear physics. In an enlightening interview, Dr. Kasagi shared the details of his scientific journey, offering insights into his research and the broader implications for clean energy.
Dr. George Egely's journey into the realms of science and engineering has been anything but conventional. His early fascination with the worlds woven by Jules Verne, particularly the "gray zones" of science – those fringe areas where the possible and impossible blur – set the stage for a career marked by curiosity and non-conventional thinking.
Dr. Vladislav Zhigalov has always been drawn to unconventional, progressive ideas in science. After a career in artificial intelligence, Zhigalov now researches and experiments in the solid-state fusion field in hopes to unravel this mystery and get closer to finding energy solutions.
After a successful career in the Navy, Dr. Frank Gordon started solid-state fusion research in 2009 with his colleague Harper Whitehouse. With his lifelong fascination with the whys and hows of the world, Frank’s curiosity and passion for chasing down solutions inspires and energizes the field, propelling our work forward.
Harper Whitehouse, who boasts over 50 patents in several fields of scientific study, started his solid-state fusion journey in 2009 with his colleague Frank Gordon. With a passion for finding solutions, he has become an essential asset to solid-state fusion experimentation and inquiry.
Micah’s pursuit of progress began from an early age, fascinated by the workings of the world and how he could use his mind for the betterment of the world. As a dedicated PhD student working on solid-state fusion technologies, Micah’s journey is a testament to the way that curiosity, community, and collaboration propel this field forward.
John Dodaro has always been passionate about science and mathematics. Throughout his studies, he’s pursued various interests, from equations that explain everything to the theory of quantum gravity to semiconductors and material science. His twin motivations have been an unrelenting curiosity (what if?) and a desire for concrete change (what’s the application ultimately?).
For Ben Barrowes, cold fusion was a family affair. He remembers his father,a scientist, coming home and standing in front of the television, enthralled by the news of the cold fusion discovery, so much so that he ignored his family members. His father was convinced it was nuclear, and his excitement showed—and as Barrowes put it, his father wasn’t easily impressed. The enthusiasm was infectious. With AP Physics and AP Calculus under his belt, Barrowes attended the first ICCF as a teenager.
The scientific spirit came naturally for Storms, who experimented from a young age. In high school, he had a chemical lab in his basement where he taught himself glassblowing and made everything from pumps to rockets to explosives to amateur Geiger counters. Heran around the neighborhood hunting for radioactivity with his homemade Geiger counter.
From her childhood dreams of becoming a scientist to having an awarded career at the frontiers of solid-state fusion, Pam’s story invites us to imagine new and exciting possibilities. Working with young researchers in the field, getting unexpected results, and remembering the people who nurtured her curiosity from the beginning all motivate her to keep exploring more.
From researching solid-state fusion in secret as a scientist at Berkeley to now spending “retirement” in his own private laboratory, Jean-Paul has spent the last three decades exploring this field. At the root of his passion for solid-state fusion is exploration — he’s motivated by the strange, unexplained occurrences, the potential far-reaching applications, and the scientific challenge it presents. Jean-Paul’s lifelong exploration of solid-state fusion inspires us to keep learning and discover more.
Since childhood, Larry has been propelled forward as a scientist by moments of wonder and exploration. For the past decade he’s been with NASA, and he is now the Deputy Principal Investigator for Lattice Confinement Fusion and its application to deep space power. He is immersed in the solid-state fusion field, which owes its existence to pivotal instances of discovery. His interest is nurtured by an insatiable curiosity and an unyielding pursuit of knowledge.
Much like solid-state fusion research is a dive into uncharted waters, the running theme of Dr. David Nagel’s life and career is much the same. Besides literally traversing waters while spending three decades in the United States Navy, Dave has been traversing the solid-state fusion waters since its very beginnings.
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