Unsurprisingly.
This issue of Science has caused quite a stir in the academic community in the United States and even the world.
Especially after people discovered that this paper, published in the world's top journal Science, was actually an undergraduate thesis.
This has sparked heated discussions among countless people!
This paper has even become a sensation outside of academic circles!
On Twitter, countless netizens expressed their shock at this.
"My God, how can there be such a huge difference between people?"
"WTF?! Graduating with just a Science paper as my undergraduate degree?! What am I supposed to do after that?!"
"Are all undergraduates in China this amazing?!"
"Wait a minute, why is everyone focusing on such a strange thing? Shouldn't we be focusing on the content of the paper? Since being expelled from ITER, China's controlled nuclear fusion technology has surpassed that of the United States!"
"That's strange. I remember ITER said that China stole the experimental data. Does China really value ITER's experimental data?"
"@Ebert, Mr. President, come out and explain yourself? Is the United States about to be surpassed by China?"
"@Albert, tell me, where does all our taxpayer money go?!"
...
Unlike the netizens who enjoy watching the drama unfold online, the atmosphere inside the US presidential office was oppressive.
"Bang!"
Albert, sporting a head of blond hair, slammed his hand on the desk in front of him, staring at the man in front of him with a gloomy expression.
"Anthony, I need an explanation!"
"Why did the Xia Kingdom suddenly possess such advanced controlled nuclear fusion technology?!"
"And what exactly is ITER doing? So many top scientists, yet they can't beat a Chinese undergraduate?"
"Are you kidding me?!"
"Do you know what my followers on Twitter are saying about me?!"
Anthony's face was gloomy. He opened his mouth, but no words came out.
Professor Collins, with his full head of white hair, stepped forward and said in a hoarse voice, "Your Excellency, this matter... was my mistake."
"Xia Guo's research speed on controlled nuclear fusion has exceeded my expectations."
Upon hearing Professor Collins speak, Albert's expression softened slightly: "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 of contemplation, Collins slowly spoke: "Your Excellency, the United States must act quickly!"
"We must not lag behind Xia in controlled nuclear fusion."
Albert nodded thoughtfully, then his eyes flickered slightly as he picked up a document from his desk and handed it to Professor Collins.
“Professor, Congress has approved your proposal and even allocated an additional 10% in funding.”
Professor Collins' eyes lit up with delight, and he reached out to take the document.
But Albert's voice rang out again.
"However, there is one condition."
"Congress has demanded that the first controlled nuclear fusion experimental device be built within three years!"
Collins's expression changed drastically: "Mr. President, this is impossible!"
"Three years is too short!"
Collins shook his head like a rattle-drum!
Are you kidding me!
Three years to build a large tokamak device?
You should know that ITER took more than ten years to build!
Three years?
I reckon they haven't even laid the foundation yet!
“I don’t care about that, that’s what Congress says.” Albert shrugged and said nonchalantly, “If you can’t do it, someone else will be able to replace you.”
Professor Collins's face darkened.
That's absolutely right.
This is a lucrative job!
In the American academic community, countless people are eyeing this lucrative opportunity!
Thinking of this, a bitter smile appeared on Collins' face.
"In that case... I'll do my best."
Albert nodded in satisfaction, then repeated meaningfully, "Remember, you only have three years!"
Collins nodded bitterly.
...
That evening, Albert uploaded a video to his Twitter account.
In the video, Albert sits solemnly behind the president's desk and says in a serious tone: "First of all, on behalf of the United States, I congratulate China on the successful operation of controlled nuclear fusion in the laboratory."
"I've seen quite a few people asking me the same question on Twitter these past two days."
"Is the United States about to be surpassed by China? Or, how is the development of controlled nuclear fusion technology in the United States progressing?"
"Here, I'll answer everyone's questions at once."
"The United States has been committed to the research of controlled nuclear fusion technology!"
"Starting today, ITER will restart controlled nuclear fusion experiments. 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 generated from nuclear fusion!"
...
At the same time that Albert posted the tweet, the official Weibo account of Xia Guo News posted a message.
Xia Guo News: Effective immediately, the Xia Guo Controlled Nuclear Fusion Demonstration Reactor Project has been officially approved.
Due to the time difference, it is 6:00 AM in Beijing at this moment.
Even so, within just a few minutes, countless netizens flocked to the comments section of Xia Guo News's Weibo account to watch the spectacle.
"Wow! I'm absolutely blown away!"
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