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Why is there disagreement about whether the formal sciences are science disciplines?
Why is there disagreement about whether the formal sciences are science disciplines?
Because they do not rely on empirical evidence
What are the three major branches of modern science?
What are the three major branches of modern science?
The natural sciences, the social sciences, and the formal sciences
What are applied sciences and give examples?
What are applied sciences and give examples?
Disciplines that use scientific knowledge for practical purposes, such as engineering and medicine
When did the earliest identifiable predecessors to modern science appear in written records?
When did the earliest identifiable predecessors to modern science appear in written records?
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During which historical period were further advancements, including the introduction of the Hindu–Arabic numeral system, made?
During which historical period were further advancements, including the introduction of the Hindu–Arabic numeral system, made?
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What are the characteristics that define life?
What are the characteristics that define life?
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Why do viruses make the definition of life difficult?
Why do viruses make the definition of life difficult?
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When did life originate?
When did life originate?
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What was Carl Linnaeus's contribution to the classification of living things?
What was Carl Linnaeus's contribution to the classification of living things?
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What are extremophiles?
What are extremophiles?
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