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Originally Posted by Ian Robinson
I know that it isn't (a catalytic reaction). Thanks anyway.
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So why did you write that it was.?
Not to be too critical, and I certainly don't mean to offend, but it's stuff like this that causes problems with science. The proliferation of pseudo-science can be directly attributable to the poor communication of scientists.
As a scientist (Chemistry degree, Masters, still studying for that PhD), I try to correct anything I see which is blatantly wrong or misleading. Unfortunately for some people a little education means that they are an instant expert in the field. These fora are a perfect example, I have taken an astroimage, therefore I know everything there is to know about the subject (OK a slight exaggeration ;-)). So I get really pissed off when my chosen field is taken in vain.
I also have to apologise in advance as I'm in the US at the moment, and I'm a bit pissed off with their general attitude anyway, so sorry if I'm taking it out on you (it's cathartic, so I feel justified).
Cheers
Stuart
P.S. You wanna here the 'mercans scream about petrol prices as they approach $4/gallon!!!!!!