Two scientists argue at a conference about human origins.Dr.Leo argues that the journal Nature portrays legitimate science with its article on African origins.Dr.Wertz argues that the Creation Museum in Petersburg,KY,portrays the real facts of human history.In response,Dr.Leo says that the Creation Museum "facts" aren't facts at all.This debate portrays scientists engaged in:

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The scientists are engaged in boundary work, which is the act of establishing and defining the boundaries of legitimate scientific knowledge. Dr. Leo is arguing that the journal Nature is a legitimate source of scientific information, while Dr. Wertz is arguing for the legitimacy of the Creation Museum, which is not widely considered a legitimate source of scientific information. Dr. Leo's rejection of the "facts" presented by the Creation Museum is an example of boundary work.

Two Scientists Argue at a Conference About Human Origins