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junk theory

Spanish translation: teoría basura

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English term or phrase:	junk theory
Spanish translation:	teoría basura
Entered by:	xxxAndelito

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12:59 Aug 8, 2011

English to Spanish translations [PRO]
Science - Science (general) / Prensa

English term or phrase: junk theory

Y ésta es la última duda que tengo con el texto de hoy. El autor critica con dureza a los conservadores que se oponen a la investigación con células madre y tilda sus teorías de "junk theory".

xxxAndelito

pseudoteoría / teoría basura

Explanation:
Visto que seguramente deriva de "junk science" (que se suele traducir por "ciencia basura" o "pseudociencia"), yo lo traduciría igualmente por "teoría basura" o "pseudoteoría".

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