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As the landscape of cold fusion research rapidly became contentious, Pons and Fleischmann found themselves in a precarious position. The urgency created by Jones's public statements and the fear of losing patent rights led the two researchers to make the difficult decision to disclose their work to the scrutiny of the public and the scientific community. They were faced with an uphill battle, feeling cornered and compelled to protect the legitimacy of their years of research.