Actually, in science, a theory is more developed than a fact. Blame the media (and a lack of good science education in schools!) for the misunderstanding.
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Scientific theories are the most reliable, rigorous, and comprehensive form of scientific knowledge. This is significantly different from the word "theory" in common usage, which implies that something is unproven or speculative.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scientific_theory