− | Tom Bearden does not hold an academic degree in physics and his theories show a lack of understanding regarding the laws of physics. Various websites claim Bearden was a mathematician or nuclear physicist. In 2001, Bearden himself claimed to hold a Ph.D. and signed "Tom Bearden, Phd".<ref>[http://www.cheniere.org/correspondence/011403.htm Ph.D.] on Tom Beardens Website</ref> Investigations done by the "Skeptical Inquirer" revealed Beardon had bought this Ph.D. from [[diploma mill]] "Trinity College and University" — a British institution with no buildings, campus, faculty, or president, operating with a post office box in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The institution’s owner, one Albert Wainwright, contends he was the college "registrant".<ref>[http://www.csicop.org/si/show/dr._bearden_vacuum_energy/ ‘Dr.’ Bearden’s Vacuum Energy], Skeptical Inquirer, Volume 31.1, January / February 2007</ref> The diploma mill later changed its name to "Bronte International University". | + | Tom Bearden does not hold an academic degree in physics and his theories show a lack of understanding regarding the laws of physics. Various websites claim Bearden was a mathematician or nuclear physicist. In 2001, Bearden himself claimed to hold a Ph.D. and signed "Tom Bearden, Phd".<ref>[http://www.cheniere.org/correspondence/011403.htm Ph.D.] on Tom Beardens Website</ref> Investigations done by the "Skeptical Inquirer" revealed Bearden had bought this Ph.D. from [[diploma mill]] "Trinity College and University" — a British institution with no buildings, campus, faculty, or president, operating with a post office box in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The institution’s owner, one Albert Wainwright, contends he was the college "registrant".<ref>[http://www.csicop.org/si/show/dr._bearden_vacuum_energy/ ‘Dr.’ Bearden’s Vacuum Energy], Skeptical Inquirer, Volume 31.1, January / February 2007</ref> The diploma mill later changed its name to "Bronte International University". |