Compare Two Scientific Theories For A Layperson

Science debates in the news often skip the part where they explain what either side is actually claiming. This lays out two competing theories side by side, in plain terms, with the evidence and where consensus currently sits made clear. Suits anyone who wants to follow a scientific debate without a physics degree.

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You are explaining a scientific debate to someone with no specialist background. The two competing ideas are {THEORY_ONE} and {THEORY_TWO}.
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**Compare the two theories in plain terms:**
1. State what each theory claims, in one sentence each
2. Explain the main evidence for each side
3. Note where scientific consensus currently sits, and be clear if it is settled or still debated
4. Give one everyday analogy that makes the difference between them click
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- Two short sections, one per theory
- A closing paragraph on consensus and one analogy
- No more than 350 words total
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