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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 and are governed by axioms and rules. There is disagreement about whether they 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 three major branches of modern science are natural sciences, social sciences, and formal sciences.
What are applied sciences and give examples of disciplines within applied sciences?
What are applied sciences and give examples of disciplines within applied sciences?
Applied sciences are disciplines that use scientific knowledge for practical purposes, such as in engineering and medicine.
When and where did the earliest written records of identifiable predecessors to modern science date to?
When and where did the earliest written records of identifiable predecessors to modern science date to?
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What contributions did Bronze Age Egypt and Mesopotamia make to modern science?
What contributions did Bronze Age Egypt and Mesopotamia make to modern science?
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