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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.
What is the difference between natural sciences and formal sciences?
Natural sciences study the physical world, while formal sciences study formal systems governed by axioms and rules.
Are the formal sciences considered science disciplines? Why or why not?
There is disagreement on whether the formal sciences are considered science disciplines because they do not rely on empirical evidence.
What are applied sciences?
Applied sciences are disciplines that use scientific knowledge for practical purposes, such as engineering and medicine.
Where can the earliest written records of identifiable predecessors to modern science be found?
The earliest written records of identifiable predecessors to modern science can be found in Bronze Age Egypt and Mesopotamia.
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