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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.
Why is there disagreement about whether the formal sciences are science disciplines?
There is disagreement because the formal sciences do not rely on empirical evidence.
What are applied sciences and provide examples?
Applied sciences are disciplines that 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 to?
The earliest written records of identifiable predecessors to modern science date to Bronze Age Egypt and Mesopotamia from around 3000 to 1200 BCE.
What contributions did Bronze Age Egypt and Mesopotamia make to modern science?
Their contributions to mathematics, astronomy, and medicine entered and shaped the Greek natural philosophy of classical antiquity.
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