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“Experimental evidence has now verified that nuclear reactions can be caused to occur in heavily loaded solids. It is premature to predict where this is headed from an applications point of view, but the basic science is clearly revolutionary.”

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George H. Miley
George H. Miley

George H. Miley is an expert in the [Occupation/Category] field, known for his significant contributions. Born in 1933, he has had a career spanning over [age] years. Miley is renowned for his achievements in [Contribution], which have had a profound impact on [Impact and Evaluation]. more

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