aluminum. Through experimentation in a controlled environment, the scientist discovers that aluminum is the cause of damage, and the undamaged roots release a chemical, malate, to protect them in the presence of aluminum. This experiment follows the scientific method and supports the hypothesis that aluminum damages the roots of plants. All scientific theories can be tested using the scientific method, but never proven to be correct through the scientific method; rather, they are supported. Proof of a theory can never happen because it is not possible to test all scenarios. On the other hand, a theory can be solidly disproved through the scientific method. If the results of the experiment do not match the theory, the theory is disproved, and with further experimentation that refutes the theory, the theory may be disregarded. Theories made in pseudo-science are not supported using the scientific method.
             Using the scientific method to support or disprove a pseudo-scientific hypothesis, or theory is difficult. Many times, the scientif
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