"Thank you. Please give Professor Cozmo my regards, too."
"Will do." Duga nodded with a smile. "Oh, and Mr. Cozmo Takao said that if you publish a paper, you can list him as an assistant researcher."
There was no question that Li Ke would be the first author-and sole author-of the upcoming paper.
Shen Qi would certainly be among the assistant researchers for this experiment.
Cozmo Takao had given permission to use his name not because he coveted credit as an assistant researcher, but to protect Li Ke.
Li Ke was still a researcher at the Pewter Science Museum, and Mao Xiong might use other means to make him hand over his research data.
Handing over the complete research data and notes required the consent of the other collaborating researchers. If Shen Qi were his only collaborator, Mao Xiong would have no reservations.
Professor Cozmo had provided the incubation equipment, which counted as a small contribution to the research. With his name listed as a collaborator, Mao Xiong would be unable to coerce them into handing over all the research materials.
Shen Qi marveled inwardly. As expected of an insider, he had considered all the ins and outs quite thoroughly.
After seeing Duga off, Li Ke, who had rested for half a day, began grinding away at his paper.
The first paper did not need to thoroughly analyze the underlying principles. That would be a lengthy undertaking. The initial paper would be a "descriptive" one.
Much like discovering a new species or a new type of fossil, he would submit the corresponding experimental report and describe the unique fossil revival process, informing academic and related circles that Li Ke had made a major discovery and would continue exploring the principles behind it.
Over dinner that evening, Li Ke gesticulated wildly