Laws of Physics just local"bylaws"

[dirt diggler]

http://www.physorg.com/news202921592.html

More,
http://www.gizmag.com/laws-of-physics-may-vary-throughout-the-universe/16329/

“The implications for our current understanding of science are profound. If the laws of physics turn out to be merely 'local by-laws', it might be that whilst our observable part of the universe favours the existence of life and human beings, other far more distant regions may exist where different laws preclude the formation of life, at least as we know it,” Webb added. “If our results are correct, clearly we shall need new physical theories to satisfactorily describe them

The discovery will force scientists to rethink their understanding of Nature's laws. "The fine structure constant, and other fundamental constants, are absolutely central to our current theory of physics. If they really do vary, we'll need a better, deeper theory," Dr Michael Murphy from Swinburne University said. "While a 'varying constant' would shake our understanding of the world around us extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence. What we're finding is extraordinary, no doubt about that.”

Interesting stuff.

[FatChance!!!]

When questioning the Laws of Physics I don't quite think they had overunity in mind.

[dirt diggler]

Agreed, but the point is that if there is one exception to the "laws", then there is a very good chance there are more exceptions.

[FatChance!!!]

Yes, we could always hope for this and nothing else would make me happier.
But I feel after all my time here at OU forum and my own research (not publicized) that this
won't help us achieve OU. Sometimes the laws are really the bonafied laws.

[madmax]

Actually if there is just one exception, the law is falsificated - it's not real.