From Bob Muirhead
I must agree with Perry Bebbington in supporting your coverage of cold fusion (5 September, p 27). Much of chemical practice arose from the alchemical search for a “universal solvent” and the philosopher’s stone. Astronomy has its roots in astrology – one could go on.
The true opponents of progress are conservatives who fight tooth and nail against new ideas, only to end up declaring “of course, it was my idea all along”.
Port Melbourne, Australia
