Funny, I was taught the scientific method.
It has to be human caused because who else could be manipulating the data? /s
Marie Curie would NEVER have gotten two Nobel Prizes if “The Science is Settled” concept existed in the late 1800’s.
The basic thought at that time was Elements never changed.
The whole concept of “Radioactivity” was her discovery.
Many saw indications, but she was the only one to stick her neck out and prove it existed.
Once it was shown, it was easy to verify.