Monday, November 29, 2004

Scientific maverick's theory on Earth's core up for a test





"Iconoclastic scientists often have trouble getting their papers published in scientific literature. Herndon 'is no exception,' he acknowledges. 'I live in a strange world where I go against a strong establishment that pretends I don't exist.' NASA has turned down Herndon's applications for research funding, he says."

Herndon's story isn't a new one by any means. Valid or not, his theory -- that there's a massive geological nuclear reactor at the Earth's core -- has a weird gut-level appeal.

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