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In parallel, physicist Steven E. Jones, from Brigham Young University, learned about Fleischmann and Pons' work through informal channels. Eager to be at the forefront of scientific discourse, he quickly went public with his own results, which were less clear and less impactful. This move not only undermined Fleischmann and Pons’ claims but also posed a potential threat to their ability to secure patents for their discoveries developed through years of meticulous research.