fictionpage Chapter 470 The Storm Is Coming
Chapter 470 The Storm Is Coming
"Mr. Song He, thank you very much for your contribution to "Cell". This is your trust in us, and we hope to repay you with the best service."
"But I'm running into a little trouble right now. The paper you submitted about neuropeptides overlaps with the paper submitted by another contributor the day before. The general conclusion is exactly the same. The only difference is the specific description of the mathematical model."
"We asked some industry experts to help us urgently review the two papers, but there were different opinions. Unfortunately, we were unable to identify which mathematical model of the two papers was correct in a short period of time."
"Since another contributor submitted his submission more than ten hours earlier than yours, we decided to put their submission first in order of priority."
"Now I want to hear your opinion. Should you choose to publish their papers back-to-back at the same time, or wait for the next issue to publish them separately? Or not publish them for the time being?"
"If published back-to-back, it will inevitably attract widespread attention in the academic community. We hope you will be mentally prepared. Of course, we also reminded the other team to be mentally prepared. Their reply is that they can be published back-to-back."
"Cell Senior Editor: Laura Kitson"
Song He looked serious.
Unexpectedly, "Cell" kicked the ball back again, and the editors were really naughty.
He immediately typed out a reply email:
"Dear Ms. Laura Kitson, Senior Editor-in-Chief of Cell, hello, I am willing to publish back-to-back articles with competitors."
"I believe that you put the other's paper first not simply because of the submission time, but because you are more inclined to the content of the other's paper. I hope you made the right choice."
Song He didn't hide anything and hit the ball straight!
He was actually a little disappointed. As a result, the plan to be on the cover was ruined!
Even if the cover is about neuropeptides, since the paper by Kim Soon-rok's team comes first, everyone must think that it is Kim Soon-rok's cover. Even if some people think that the two papers share the cover equally, it greatly reduces the gold content!
It seems that getting on the cover of the top issue is more difficult than expected, probably due to language factors. If I fail this time, I will have to wait until next time!
Right now, the only suspense is whether his own paper is correct or the paper by Kim Soon-rok's team is correct?
Song He devoted himself seriously to his work and speeded up the verification process.
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Four days later.
The new issue of "Cell" comes out, and the cover shows several huge brain cells, which look like several planets.
Tiny spherical granules of neuropeptides are flying in swarms from one brain cell to another, like a spaceship flying from one planet to another.
Soon, news broke out in the technology sector one after another!
Song He was busy leading the team in the laboratory. During his work breaks, he took out his mobile phone and glanced at it, and the news headlines were pushed one after another:
"Amazing coincidence! The new issue of Cell Paper crashes! 》
"Accident or Plagiarism?" Similar papers appear in the new issue of Cell! 》
"Cell Editorial Department: Two collision papers were submitted almost at the same time and were published back-to-back with the consent of both teams."
"Surprisingly similar papers in top journals on cells, plagiarism or accident?" 》
"Disruptive new discovery, brain cells can rely on neuropeptides to transmit information over long distances like WiFi!" 》
The news has just come out, and it is not very popular yet. There are very few comments from netizens. After all, most people don’t even know what neuropeptides are, let alone read the mathematical model in the paper.
Song He paid little attention to the news and continued to lead the team to check the calculations.
The verification has come to an end and is expected to be completed within two days.
So far, there have been no errors in the calculations, just some minor error fluctuations.
What Song He is worried about is that if these subtle errors accumulate in the end, will a completely different mathematical model suddenly pop up?
What worries him even more is that news and public opinion will never be as calm as it is now. He has an intuition that a storm is approaching!
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The day after the paper was published.
In the evening, the wall was once again covered with data paper, it was spectacular!
Under the air-conditioned wind, thousands of pieces of paper snapped, like white ivy, and the leaves trembled all over the wall.
The experimental group has completed the work and provided all the data.
Now only Song He's final calculations were left. He stood in front of the wall with his hands behind his back, browsing the sheets of data paper, and building a small mathematical model for each set of experiments in his mind.
"Buzz!" The phone vibrated in his pocket.
Professor Ma: "Be prepared, the news cannot be suppressed this time, and you will be pushed to the forefront of public opinion."
Song He was shocked and quickly replied, "What's wrong?"
Professor Ma: "This matter is so big that the global media are paying attention. I have received intelligence that there will be a wave of large-scale media reports in the next few days. Any media you have heard of will probably collectively focus on this matter in the next few days!" "
Song He frowned, "Is it such a big fuss? What's the reason?"
Professor Ma: "The Moon City Project and the New Apollo Project are facing each other head-on for the first time. Is this a big enough reason?"
Song He was shocked. It seems that this matter is no longer limited to scientific issues. It is not even limited to gossip in the scientific research circle. It has directly become a hot topic in the international science and technology war!
Since the beginning of the space program, the scientific research armies of the East and the West have been firing artillery from a distance. The artillery shells are fired far across mountains and seas, making it difficult to see the casualties of the other side. Outsiders can only hear the sound of the artillery, but cannot see the real battle situation.
Finally, a small group of vanguard troops from both sides started an encounter at the same position. The officers of the two armies were Song He and Jin Shunlu!
A small-scale battle, but by chance it became world-famous and therefore very representative!
The two papers not only represent the scientific research team behind them, but also represent the international scientific research strength!
Professor Ma: "Xiao Song, I'm really worried about you. This is such a big thing!"
Professor Ma: "The public around the world cannot understand scientific research papers, but they will understand that the question is the same, but the two answering teams have given different steps to solve the problem. One party must be wrong! Everyone will wait and see who is right and who is wrong. !”
Professor Ma: "Don't put too much pressure on yourself. Jin Shunlu is 30 years older than you. If you can compete with him head-on, you have already won half the battle! But you need to act urgently, seize the time, and recheck the calculations to see your results. Look at the other party’s results and catch the mistakes as soon as possible!”
Song He's heartbeat quickened, "After I learned that the paper had crashed a few days ago, I have led a team to check it all night. I should be able to complete the calculation tonight!"
Professor Ma: "Okay, let me know the results after the calculation is completed. Have you read the other party's paper?"
Song He: "I took a quick glance and didn't have time to study it carefully."
Professor Ma: "After checking your conclusion, if it is convenient, calculate the other party's paper as soon as possible."
Song He: "Understood, I definitely have to figure out the opponent's approach. Neuropeptides are a big topic with huge potential. I know myself and the enemy."
Professor Ma: "Intellectually I believe in Jin Shunlu's team. Their team lineup is indeed stronger, but emotionally I believe in you. The emotion here does not mean that I am familiar with you, but because you have never lost."
Song He's heart moved slightly and he smiled, "I have indeed never lost. I would like to lend you some good words!"
Putting away his phone, he continued to scan the data paper on the wall with a stern expression.
On the second and third floors, dozens of team members were lying beside the glass wall, looking nervously at the boss, their eyes full of expectation and anxiety.