Hallo! I have discussed on other forum about cold fusion. I have, however some problems with arguments, because those critics used very powerful sounding, but probably false argument, that if cold fusion is real, why it is published on B-rate scientific journals? I tried to explain, that they are not necessary B-rate journals, but respectful and normal scientific publications, where the basic research is published. However presenting this argument is rather difficult, because opposition thinks that only Science and Nature are A-rate journals, and I do not have extensive knowledge on cold fusion research.
Therefore if someone knows some high impact factor journals that has published recent could fusion findings, I would appreciate to have some examples. Also I would like to have some advice how to deal with this kind of arguments. Certainly discussing on the sociology of science is rather difficult approach, because sociological arguments require lots of text and they still remain vague and difficult to understand. Although, I think that it is unavoidable, because Science and Nature does not like cold fusion much. Also Science Magazine blundered with bubble fusion, therefore I think that it is extra alerted to publish anything controversial on the field. On the other hand as they make money from scientific breakthroughs, they are eagerly waiting final cold fusion breakthrough. Because cold fusion will sell, a lot! In summary, how do I disproof claim that "all cold fusion researchers are crackpotters and all magazines that publish cold fusion are B-rate or less journals"? –Jouni
