[AmishDude]

Bear in mind that scientific theories are never “proved” the way theories in math can be proved. They are only accepted based on the evidence and usefulness of the theory. Usefulness has to do with the ability to predict correctly.

You must admit, though, that scientists use the language of metaphysical certainty to express results. At best, it is "the best guess we can come up with so far."

[gondramB]

>>You must admit, though, that scientists use the language of metaphysical certainty to express results. At best, it is “the best guess we can come up with so far.”<<

Yes. That is particularly true of people who have not had a super high level of science education and/or are insecure about their own knowledge.

A perfect example would be the equation F=ma (force = mass * acceleration). You’ll see that presented as a fact but its only true if the mass doesn’t change (i.e. it doesn’t work for rockets) so there is a more complex form. And the more complex form is only approximately true because it doesn’t take relativity into consideration. But does a 6th grade science teacher know that, maybe and maybe not.