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I wouldn't call this a scientific study, but it is an interesting observation. The author clearly states that he is not claiming that he is getting more energy out than he is putting in. Given that statement it is clear the author is not claiming that this is a new energy "source", despite the proclomations of the mindless talking heads in the media.
The only thing that I might grant is that this seems to be a new means of generating hydrogen from water. Now the question is, is this more efficient than existing electrolysis or thermal dissociation. Both of which, by the way, are energy losing propositions. So far as I can tell there are only four power "sources" on the planet, solar, geothermal, gravitational, and Nuclear fission. Someday we may be able to add man made fusion to the list, but not yet. For those that might be prone to argue, Wind, Biofuels, hydroelectric, and currents are types of solar energy. Petroleum and coal are simply fossil solar energy. Gravitational energy is tidal energy.
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