It takes real proof to back up even the simplest theories--these 10 studies show that the obvious can have not-so-obvious implications
Posted 10.06.2009 at 11:30 am
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You do a real disservice to humanity with this 'laugh at the scientist for trying to learn the obvious' approach. Looking at things through a microscope and reading between the lines is where science does it's best work. Negative lay publicity only retards the accumulation of real, verified knowledge, from which we can push off to new horizons.
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Looking at things through a microscope and reading between the lines is where science does it's best work.
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