Einstein's Theory Improved?

skaet writes to tell us that A Chinese astronomer from the University of St Andrews claims to have fine-tuned Einstein's theory of gravity. Dr Hong Sheng Zhao has created a 'simple' theory which could "solve a dark mystery that has baffled astrophysicists for three-quarters of a century." This new law seeks to discover whether Einstein's theory was correct and if dark matter actually exists.

Comments

Very interesting...

[TheNoxx]

Even if that is the worst graphic accompanying a well-written, intelligent article I've seen in my lifetime.

Law is for lawyers, not scientists

[kooky45]

Would people please stop using the word "Law" when referring to scientific theories. It confuses the creationists.

Re:Law is for lawyers, not scientists

[LordLucless]

Side-tracked into a religious flamewar withing 2 posts. That's got to be a first, even for slashdot.

Re:Law is for lawyers, not scientists

[mikael]

Cole's law - delicious!

Is dark matter conveniently transparent?

[Savage-Rabbit]

My problem with dark matter is that it's almost as difficult to believe in as God. The only real proof we have is that the universe doesn't appear to move correctly without it..... or is dark matter conveniently transparent

I have to disagree with that, I have no problem believing in the existance of dark matter. In fact I don't have to 'believe' in the existence of dark matter at all, I found some between my toes this morning and it was most certainly not transparent.

Re:Confusing creationists

[meringuoid]

Does that mean every non-creationist here thinks that killing an enemy soldier is murder?

Not necessarily, but God's orders to the Israelites when they invaded the Promised Land went far, far beyond the killing of enemy soldiers. God wanted everyone killed - although ISTR that on one occasion he relented a little and allowed the Israeli troops to take some of the young women of the cities they were destroying for themselves. For the Lord is a merciful god.