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[–][deleted] 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (7 children)

I'd be willing to bet that the scientists and astronomers are simply excited about the new images of the universe, doubt there is any panic. A theory is but a theory, the new evidence may find the theory revised as we gain new understanding of the universe. All is good progress for us measly humans.

[–]zyxzevn 4 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 0 fun5 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

The "panic" is showing in the censorship that Eric Lerner is experiencing.
Most scientists pretend to be open to discussions, until you can clearly proof that they were wrong.
Theoretical physics and astronomy are the most problematic, as they build a huge theoretical world with many different concepts.

Related to astronomy, I made a long list of problems that you can read at http://saidit.net/s/plasmacosmology/wiki

[–][deleted] 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

This is an interesting read 👍 I'll revisit when I have the time

[–]iamonlyoneman[S] 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

The BBT in particular is rubbish and has needed many revisions and STILL isn't complete. Mostly because it's wrong.

[–]Dragonerne 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (3 children)

There are papers with "Panic" in the title, relating to these new images.

[–][deleted] 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (2 children)

Newspapers?

[–]Dragonerne 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

published academic papers in astronomy

[–][deleted] 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

I'd expect emotive headlines in the tabloids for effect, but published academic papers? Disappointing.