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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 social sciences?

Natural sciences study the physical world, while social sciences study individuals and societies.

What are applied sciences?

Applied sciences are disciplines that use scientific knowledge for practical purposes, such as engineering and medicine.

Are formal sciences considered science disciplines?

<p>There is disagreement whether formal sciences are science disciplines, as they do not rely on empirical evidence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the earliest recorded evidence of predecessors to modern science?

<p>The earliest written records of identifiable predecessors to modern science date back to Bronze Age Egypt and Mesopotamia.</p> Signup and view all the answers