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What are the three major branches of modern science?
The natural sciences, the social sciences, and the formal sciences
What are the applied sciences?
Disciplines that use scientific knowledge for practical purposes, such as engineering and medicine
When do the earliest written records of identifiable predecessors to modern science date back to?
Bronze Age Egypt and Mesopotamia, around 3000 to 1200 BCE
What did the Greek natural philosophy of classical antiquity attempt to provide explanations of?
Events in the physical world based on natural causes
During which age were further advancements, including the introduction of the Hindu–Arabic numeral system, made?
The Golden Age of India
Test your knowledge of the major branches of modern science, including natural sciences, social sciences, and formal sciences. Learn about the different areas of study within each branch and their significance in understanding the world.
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