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What name is given to an astronomer who develops theories to explain the nature of the universe as a whole?
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Cosmologist.
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What are 3 new theories that are being put forth to explain the universe?
I know one of the newer theories is called , intelligent design.
Has the big question about the origin of the universe finally been answered?
No. We have some theories that explain important aspects about how the Universe began. The current theories and understandings that we have get to fractions of second after the beginning, but we still have not gotten to the beginning yet. As to any purpose of the universe, science has not attempted to even discern such a thing.
Why do you refer to string theory as a philosophical thought?
Because it is one of many theories that have attempted to explain the formation and existence of the universe; no-one can truly know how the universe reached its current state.
How did the Renaissance rediscovery of the work Egyptian astronomer ptolemy help start the scientific revolution?
The Scientific Revolution started because current scientific theories would not explain what the Egyptian astronomer Ptolemy found. This lead to the advancement of a Scientific Revolution to study of his ideas.
How many theories were introduced in the big bang theory?
While there are many theories introduced to explain the cosmology of the universe, the consideration of newly introduce theories related to the Big Bang Theory is a very subjective. Perhaps this has something to do with what has been taught in a classroom setting.
Who was Anaximander?
AnaximanderThe Greek natural philosopher and astronomer Anaximander (ca. 610-ca. 546 B.C.) attempted to explain the origins of the universe through his theory of the apeiron.Anaximander was a pre-Socratic Greek philosopher from Miletus. He belonged to the Milesian School and learned from his master Thales.
Who is the first astronomer to explain why the sun and stars move across the sky?
Galileo was the first astronomer to explain why the sun and starts travel across the sky
Why don't theories become law?
Theories never become laws. Theories explain facts and scientific observations; laws describe the behavior of an object in nature. A scientific law explains what will happen, but it doesn't explain why. Theories explain why.
What is the difference between evolution and theories of evolution?
Evolution is a process, theories of evolution are theories which explain that process
What draws together a number of theories to understand a specific problem?
This is a scientific law. Theories explain (or attempt to explain) laws.
What is the logic of science?
Science is a group of theories and laws which help explain the universe we live in and things around us. Many theories and laws have been improved and changed over time. eg. the theory of the atom has been improved by John Dalton, Rutherford and Chadwick.
What leadership theories seek to explain leadership?
Leadership theories seek to explain the nature of leadership and the traits leaders possess. These theories also how individuals can hold authority over other individuals.
