[c0mpute]

In the purist sense of a "scientist" I have to agree there is not much observation -> Feedback -> progress happening. But what about some of the research in the universities?

It is worth mentioning what Richard Feynman thought about "Computer Science" - He said it was never a science but an aspect of engineering:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lL4wg6ZAFIM

[fogus]

> some of the research in the universities

Some of that for sure could and should be called science. However, most of the research being done is not actually pure research either but rather problem solving. (and sometimes not even solving per se)