idk.. we really haven&#x27;t had empirical (e.g. molecular biology) data for as long as physical (e.g. position of the planets).  and even w&#x2F; the position of galaxies or fluid flow, there it&#x27;s not clear what can and can&#x27;t be &quot;derived from fundamental laws.&quot;<p>so I&#x27;m not sure this is unique to bio.  also, the title grates on me.  would prefer &quot;our incomplete maths&quot; or something.