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Explain the three major branches of modern science mentioned in the text.
The three major branches of modern science are natural sciences (e.g., physics, chemistry, and biology), social sciences (e.g., economics, psychology, and sociology), and formal sciences (e.g., logic, mathematics, and theoretical computer science).
What is the disagreement about formal sciences as science disciplines?
There is disagreement about whether the formal sciences are considered science disciplines because they do not rely on empirical evidence.
What are applied sciences and give examples?
Applied sciences are disciplines that use scientific knowledge for practical purposes, such as in engineering and medicine.
When and where do the earliest written records of identifiable predecessors to modern science date back to?
The earliest written records of identifiable predecessors to modern science date back to Bronze Age Egypt and Mesopotamia, around 3000 to 1200 BCE.
What contributions did Bronze Age Egypt and Mesopotamia make to the development of modern science?
Their contributions to mathematics, astronomy, and medicine entered and shaped the Greek natural philosophy of classical antiquity, and further advancements, including the introduction of the Hindu–Arabic numeral system, were made during the Golden Age of India.
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