I think I've made my statements already, upstring. I will, however, quote the following, to justify the bump.
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"...scientists must be open to evidence & new ideas."
True, but they must also recognize that the state of the art theory is pretty strong. Some things may be overturned, but mostly you will be working on adding detail to, and building on what came before.
Moose
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Professor, geology, Whatsamatta U
Evolution - Changes in the environment, caused by the interactions of the components of the environment.
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