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Before "scientists" even existed as a profession, inventive engineers were the ones doing bold experiments and learning by trial and error. A new look at history reveals how 17th-century makers actually shaped what we now call the scientific method.
Scientists who randomly choose experiments may develop better theories than those who carefully plan each test. A new computer model challenges what we've always believed about the scientific method.
A curious sixth grader used the scientific method to settle a question every cat owner has secretly wondered about. His clever experiment with non-toxic lipstick put minds (and countertops) at ease.
Researchers are developing serious scientific methods to detect potential alien technology in our solar system, from studying century-old telescope images to tracking interstellar visitors. The search for extraterrestrial artifacts is moving from science fiction into legitimate scientific inquiry.