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Re:Detroit DIYer cooks up stronger, lighter steel, shames sc... by learc83 on Sunday June 12, 2011 @01:23AM (#2645741)
Yes he used the scientific method, so by definition is a scientist. However, I'm sure the title is using the popular definition of scientist (a professional researcher) in contrast to an amateur hobbyist.
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Re:Detroit DIYer cooks up stronger, lighter steel, shames sc... by archgoon on Sunday June 12, 2011 @06:09AM (#2646217)
If he starts a company on this, he's a professional.
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Re:Detroit DIYer cooks up stronger, lighter steel, shames sc... by Dylan16807 on Sunday June 12, 2011 @12:07PM (#2646696)
What matters is not being employed to do research when he discovered it. Not what happens later.
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