Scientific Theories Are Proven To Be Inaccurate

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Due to the of lack support, I find it hard to agree with the above statement. Instead in my opinion many scientific theories are not necessarily, "proven to be inaccurate," but overtime these theories adapt due to new scientific evidence which brings forth new truths and theories.

Science and math are institutes that are advancing with the human race and as we gain knowledge, we reshape, alter, and change our reality and what it is we call 'fact'. Twenty years ago the world agreed that the planet Pluto was a planet, yet today this fact is no longer valid. Throughout history scientists have been making claims that have both been considered true and false according to our current understanding, agreed ideas, and laws of science. Although many

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