[obol] A Theory (was "Cattle Egrets")

[Russ Namitz]

Obol~

Although Jeff uses the word "theory" in the appropriate context, the common 
every-day use of this word SERIOUSLY undermines its alternate meaning when 
applied to the realm of science, biology in particular.

A theory in science is the best explantion based the experiments and/or 
evidence that have been presented and peer-reviewed.

I battle the "its just a theory" mindset on a weekly basis with high school 
students.  Setting aside the contentious Evolution Theory, here are two 
common ones...

Cell Theory = living things are made of cells
Germ Theory = microscopic "germs" cause disease

Sorry I got my feathers ruffled, but I just wanted to point out the two 
meanings of the word and clear up any misconceptions...I know they are out 
there.

Back to birding,
Russ Namitz
Coos Bay