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That's not quite true. Many branches of science don't use controlled laboratory experiments.


Yes, but all legitimate sciences (a) put forth falsifiable theories, and (b) abandon those theories that fail comparison with reality.

The fact that cosmologists don't perform laboratory experiments with miniature black holes doesn't reduce the scientific standing of cosmology, as long as there are equally persuasive sources of evidence to support the theories.




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