Science and Elements

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Part 1

Scientists feel that what they discover or invent must be left open to revision. This happens because scientists know that their discoveries are not fundamental truths. Rather, their discoveries are based on certain assumptions. As long as these assumptions are valid, their work is valid. However, as soon as any of the underlying scientific principles or theories changes, their discovery will become obsolete. Further, other scientists might discover new things that had not been discovered before. Therefore, it is not possible that one discovery will last forever. Rather, the field of science is always in a state ...