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What are the three major branches of modern science?
The three major branches of modern science are natural sciences, social sciences, and formal sciences.
What are the formal sciences and why is there disagreement about whether they are science disciplines?
The formal sciences study formal systems governed by axioms and rules. There is disagreement about whether they are science disciplines because they do not rely on empirical evidence.
What are applied sciences and how do they use scientific knowledge?
Applied sciences are disciplines that use scientific knowledge for practical purposes, such as in engineering and medicine.
How far back does the history of science date and where are the earliest written records of identifiable predecessors to modern science from?
The history of science spans the majority of the historical record, with the earliest written records of identifiable predecessors to modern science dating to Bronze Age Egypt and Mesopotamia from around 3000 to 1200 BCE.
What contributions did Bronze Age Egypt, Mesopotamia, and the Golden Age of India make to the development of science?
Bronze Age Egypt and Mesopotamia made contributions to mathematics, astronomy, and medicine, which entered and shaped the Greek natural philosophy of classical antiquity. The Golden Age of India made further advancements, including the introduction of the Hindu–Arabic numeral system.
Test your knowledge of the major branches of science, from natural sciences like physics and biology, to social sciences such as economics and psychology, and the formal sciences including mathematics and theoretical computer science.
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