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What are the three major branches of modern science?
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?
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?
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?
How far back does the history of science date and where are the earliest written records of identifiable predecessors to modern science from?
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What contributions did Bronze Age Egypt, Mesopotamia, and the Golden Age of India make to the development of science?
What contributions did Bronze Age Egypt, Mesopotamia, and the Golden Age of India make to the development of science?
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