On the synchronous orbit, a large hibernation chamber was transported into the heavily guarded laboratory. Frozen in this hibernation chamber was the specimen of a Martian species from tens of millions of kilometers away – the Devil Worm.
At the same time, scientists from several major member states of the Earth Defense Alliance also gathered here.
The research fields of these scientists covered a series of fields such as biology, chemistry, and other fields that could help with research, and each of them was an authoritative figure in their respective fields. After all, there were only a few places for each country, and there were even fewer places allocated to universities, research centers, and scientific research institutions. Even if it was for the sake of reputation, it was impossible to send an idiot.
The process of the experiment was carried out in strict accordance with the order decided by the meeting.
The entire specimen was strictly sealed in the isolation room, and anyone entering or exiting the isolation room for sampling and experiments must wear protective clothing. Only one person could enter the laboratory at a time, and only one assistant could be brought at most. No props in the laboratory could be taken out, and all used equipment would be directly destroyed after the experiment.
The reason for such stringency was that it was uncertain whether the remains of the Devil Worm carried viruses, bacteria, and microorganisms that could threaten species on Earth.
It was not a joke.
No one knew what kind of magical things the species that "crossed over" more than three billion years ago carried. Maybe the bacteria in their intestines that helped with digestion was a biological weapon that could kill an endangered species on Earth.
In short, under such strict supervision, the experiment began.
The first item to be studied was blood —
"… Their blood is highly corrosive, and it contains an organic acid that we have never seen before … Incredible, its corrosiveness is even stronger than trifluoromethanesulfonic acid!" Looking at the data displayed on the instrument, Coverdale Taylor, a chemist from Germany, exclaimed.
When they heard this sentence from the speaker outside the isolation room, there was a sudden exclamation in the laboratory.
As everyone knew, trifluoromethanesulfonic acid was almost the strongest known organic acid. Not only was it widely used in pharmaceutical, chemical, and other industries, but it could even replace traditional sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, and other traditional inorganic acids on many occasions to optimize and improve the process!
However, after the organic acid flowing in the blood of the Devil Worm was separated and purified, it turned out to be an acid stronger than trifluoromethanesulfonic acid!
This discovery alone was enough to have a disruptive impact in the chemical industry. It was foreseeable that once this news was released, chemical factories all over the world would rack their brains to find out the chemical formula of this new organic acid, and then study its application value and industrial production methods.
Everyone looked at the test tube with fiery eyes.
At this moment, a biologist from Russia suddenly said.
"What should we name this acid?"
The laboratory was so quiet that one could hear a pin drop.
This sentence silenced all the scientists in the laboratory, including Coverdale Taylor, who was in the isolation room. Everyone looked at the test tube in a different light.
According to the rules of the scientific community, under normal circumstances, the person who discovered something would be named after that person. However, there were now more than 50 experts standing in this laboratory. Strictly speaking, they were all involved in the experiment, and their influence in the international scientific community was not low.
If it was called Taylor acid just because of the pH analysis done by Verdell Taylor, the scientists present would definitely not be convinced.
Separating, purifying, and measuring pH value. Any one of their students would be able to do these small things!
Verdell Taylor, who was wearing protective clothing, obviously realized this. He awkwardly looked at Jiang Chen outside the isolation room and wisely kicked the ball to the big shot to remove himself from the jealous and unconvinced eyes of his peers.
"I think we should ask Celestial Trade's opinion. After all, the specimen was discovered and collected by them …"
This proposal barely won the approval of the big shots in the scientific community.
In fact, they also knew in their hearts that this problem was not easy to solve. Whoever named the acid would offend a group of people.
"I agree."
"That's true. After all, it was discovered by Celestial Trade."
"No opinion."
Jiang Chen was taken aback by the stares of the scientists.
He was just a bystander. Why would he have any opinion?
However, since others asked, he couldn't not give face to these people, so he lowered his head and pondered for a moment before he said.
"Let's call it Devil Acid. As for the patent … it's signed by the Earth Defense Alliance Foundation."
"…"
Jiang Chen's words made all the scientists in the room silent for a while, and they finally sighed helplessly.
This was an opportunity to win the Nobel Prize and even leave a name in history, but it was given such a … mhmm, such a sloppy name.
They had always heard that the president of Celestial Trade didn't have a good taste in naming, and today they learned that it was indeed a well-deserved reputation.
However, unlike the scientists who sighed with regret, Jiang Chen was quite satisfied with his naming taste.
Isn't formic acid called formic acid? In the same way, the stuff extracted from the Devil Worm should be called Devil Acid, right? After all, the blood was also contributed from the Devil Worm's stomach, so it was better not to take advantage of this worm.
As for the Nobel Prize, to be recorded in history?
Jiang Chen felt that if there were no accidents, his legendary life would definitely be recorded in history. For the Nobel Prize, when he led the Earth Fleet to destroy the colonial ship of Harmony, and then beat them until they begged for mercy … A Peace Prize would definitely be there.
As for the patent, it would probably be worth a lot of money. But now that his family business was so big, he didn't care about that. Anyway, most of the funds of the Earth Defense Alliance Fund were also spent on Future Heavy Industries and Celestial Trade.
Needless to say, his brain was not on the same wavelength as those who did research.
The experiment continued.
Jiang Chen originally thought it was great to have one breakthrough discovery, but he didn't expect the exclamations inside and outside the isolation room to be heard one after another.
"It's incredible! This kind of blood cell form simply refreshed my understanding of biology … It can actually complete life activities in such an extreme acidic and alkaline environment! "
"Its blood vessels can block hydrogen ions from entering tissue cells, but it doesn't hinder the material exchange between blood cells and blood vessel cells? Impossible … this is too unscientific! "
"Let me take another sample! Just once! I just found something very important! This is exactly what I've been studying! I have to test a group of — "
"Hurry up! This experimental project is over. No matter what you found, go to the back and line up! "
"Exactly! Don't waste everyone's time! "
"…"
Standing on the side, Jiang Chen looked at the scientists who were in a frenzy over the specimen, and his expression was a bit messed up.
Where's the integrity?
Where's the restraint?
Where's the demeanor of a master?
It was fine at the seminar yesterday, but after seeing the specimen, they all became like this.
However, what Jiang Chen didn't know was that for a scientist determined to be recorded in history, restraint was nothing in the face of a breakthrough discovery that could cause an earthquake in the academic community! Many of them had been stagnant in their respective research fields for a long time. This ancient creature from Mars 3.7 billion years ago was like a martial arts secret in a martial arts novel. It opened the door to a new world for them.
Restraint? Integrity? What's that?
What Jiang Chen didn't expect was that he originally planned to throw out an "earthworm" to satisfy the appetite of his allies.
How did it … evolve into the rhythm of discovering a new continent?
It turned out that what he had thrown out was not a bug, but a treasure trove.
Looking at the excited scientists, Jiang Chen didn't know whether to laugh or cry …
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