2006-10-07 03:42:25 · 3 answers · asked by gasp 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Habit probably.
If not that then maybe because they are using a "lay" term, rather than the academic (and correct) word so that non specialists will understand them.
If not that - laziness, preference or ignorance.
2006-10-07 03:55:32 · answer #1 · answered by kittyfreek 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As the reference shows, this term is used either in fiction or to refer to a concept which has been invented or proposed so that another theory makes (more) sense. One can make a good case that there is no evidence to support it. This is a good reason for scientists to not use the term.
2006-10-07 11:05:46 · answer #2 · answered by Frank N 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The universe is proven to exist. The multiverse is pure theory thus far.
2006-10-07 11:30:52 · answer #3 · answered by ossifer8301 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋