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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 formal sciences and why is there disagreement about whether they are science disciplines?

The formal sciences study formal systems and do not rely on empirical evidence. There is disagreement about whether they are science disciplines because of this lack of reliance on empirical evidence.

What are applied sciences and how do they use scientific knowledge?

Applied sciences use scientific knowledge for practical purposes, such as in engineering and medicine.

When do the earliest written records of identifiable predecessors to modern science date back to?

<p>The earliest written records of identifiable predecessors to modern science date back to Bronze Age Egypt and Mesopotamia from around 3000 to 1200 BCE.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What contributions did Bronze Age Egypt and Mesopotamia make to the development of modern science?

<p>Their contributions to mathematics, astronomy, and medicine entered and shaped the Greek natural philosophy of classical antiquity.</p> Signup and view all the answers