No surprise.
This issue of "Science" caused quite a stir in the academic circles of the United States and even the world.
Especially when people discovered that this paper published in the world's top journal "Science" was actually an undergraduate thesis.
It has also aroused heated discussions among countless people!
This paper even became popular beyond the academic circle!
On Twitter, countless netizens expressed their shock.
"My God, why is there such a big gap between people?"
"WTF?! I only have one science paper after graduating from college, what will I do in the future?!"
"Are all Xia Country's undergraduates so amazing?!"
"Wait, why are you focusing on such strange things? Shouldn't you focus on the content of the paper? Since being kicked out of ITER, Xia's controlled nuclear fusion technology has surpassed that of the United States!"
"That's strange. I remember that ITER said that Xiaguo had stolen the experimental data. Does Xiaguo really value ITER's experimental data?"
"@Albert, Mr. President, please come out and explain. Is the United States going to be surpassed by Xia Country?"
"@Albert, tell me, where does our taxpayers' money go?!"
…
Unlike those netizens who just want to watch the fun, the US President's office at this moment is filled with a depressing atmosphere.
"Bang!"
Albert, a man with golden hair, slapped the desk in front of him and looked at the man in front of him with a gloomy expression.
"Anthony, I need an explanation!"
"Why did Xiaguo suddenly possess such advanced controlled nuclear fusion technology?!"
"And what on earth is going on at ITER? So many top scientists are actually no match for an undergraduate student from Xia Country?"
"Are you kidding me?!"
"Do you know what my fans on Twitter are saying about me?!"
Anthony's face was gloomy. He opened his mouth but said nothing.
Professor Collins, who had a head full of white hair, stepped forward and said in a hoarse voice, "Mr. President, this matter...is my mistake."
"Xiaguo's research speed on controlled nuclear fusion has exceeded my expectations."
Seeing Professor Collins speak, Albert's expression eased a little: "Then... Professor, what do you think the United States should do next?"
Collins' eyes flickered when he heard the president's question.
After a moment's silence, Collins slowly said, "Mr. President, the United States must speed up its actions!"
"We must not fall behind Xiaguo in controlled nuclear fusion."
Albert nodded thoughtfully, then his eyes moved slightly, he picked up a document from the desk and handed it to Professor Collins.
"Professor, Congress has already approved your proposal and even given you 10% more funding."
Professor Collins showed some joy in his eyes and stretched out his hand to take the document.
But Albert's voice rang out again.
"But there is one condition."
"Congress requires that the first controlled nuclear fusion experimental device must be built within three years!"
Collins' face changed drastically: "Mr. President, this is impossible!"
"Three years is too short!"
Collins' head shook like a rattle!
What a joke!
Build a large tokamak device in three years?
You know, it took more than ten years to build ITER!
Three years?
I guess the foundation hasn't even been laid yet!
"I don't care. That's what Congress said." Albert shrugged and said nonchalantly, "If you can't do it, someone will naturally replace you."
Professor Collins' face darkened.
This is absolutely true.
This is a good job!
I wonder how many people in the American academic community are eyeing this piece of fat meat!
Thinking of this, a bitter smile appeared on Collins' face.
"In that case... I'll do my best."
Albert nodded with satisfaction and repeated meaningfully: "Remember, you only have three years!"
Collins nodded bitterly.
…
That evening, a video was uploaded to Albert's Twitter account.
In the video, Albert sat behind the president's desk with a serious face and said solemnly: "First of all, on behalf of the United States, I would like to congratulate Xia Guo for successfully running controlled nuclear fusion in the laboratory."
"I've seen quite a few people asking me a question on Twitter these past two days."
"Is the United States about to be surpassed by Xia? Or, how is the development of the controlled nuclear fusion technology in the United States?"
"Here, I will respond to everyone's questions in a unified manner."
"The United States has been committed to the research of controlled nuclear fusion technology!"
"From now on, ITER will restart the controlled nuclear fusion experiment. At the same time, the United States will build a large-scale controlled nuclear fusion experimental device within three years!"
"Believe me, in three years, you will be able to use electricity from nuclear fusion!"
…
At the same time that Albert posted on Twitter, the official Weibo account of Xiaguo News released a message.
Xiaguo News: From now on, the Xiaguo controlled nuclear fusion demonstration reactor project has been officially approved.
Because of the time difference, the time in Beijing at this moment is 6 o'clock in the morning.
Even so, within just a few minutes, countless netizens rushed to the Weibo of Xia Guo News to watch the fun.
"Good fellow! I just call him good fellow!"
"Is this a demonstration reactor? Does that mean... the controlled nuclear fusion technology is mature?"
"What the hell? Why do I feel like the world has changed since I woke up?"
"Interesting. The United States also released a piece of news at the same time. Albert uploaded a video about controlled nuclear fusion on Twitter. If you are interested, you can go and take a look."
"I beg you to move it!"
"Please move +1!"
"+10086!"
"…"
I have to say that netizens are extremely efficient, especially when it comes to eating melons, they can always unleash unprecedented potential!
Within ten minutes, a high-definition video with subtitles was uploaded to Weibo.
Some people even simplified the video content, converted it into text and compared it with the content released by Xiaguo News.
When the contents of the two were put together by someone with ulterior motives, public opinion exploded completely!
"What the hell?! It feels like Xia Country is going against the United States!"
"Don't tell me, it really tastes like this!"
"It reminds me of the arms race that the United States started in the past."
"…"
As everyone discussed it, a new word instantly became a hot search on Weibo!
Technology Competition
At the instruction of Xia Guo's top leaders, Xia Guo News Weibo account quietly updated a post again.
"We will never forget the humiliation suffered by Xiaguo researchers during the ITER project!"
"Controlled nuclear fusion technology is the key to opening the door to the future interstellar era."
"Xia Country will never give up its controlled nuclear fusion technology!"
With just a few words, the already heated atmosphere on Weibo was ignited!
Countless netizens were moved to tears!
How many years!
Xia Guo finally stood up for once!
"I have no regrets about entering Xia Country in this life, and I wish to go to a flower-growing country in the next life!"
Neatly arranged comments flashed under the scarf of Xia Guo News!