Basic science
Basic Science
Basic Science (pronunciation: /ˈbeɪsɪk ˈsaɪəns/) is a broad term encompassing the study of the fundamental principles and theories of the natural and physical world. The term is derived from the Latin words 'basis' meaning 'foundation' and 'scientia' meaning 'knowledge'.
Basic science is often used to describe a category of scientific study that seeks to expand knowledge and understanding, rather than to produce immediate practical applications. This type of science is also referred to as "pure" or "fundamental" science.
Fields of Basic Science
Basic science can be divided into several fields, each with its own specific focus. These include:
- Physics: The study of matter and energy and the interactions between the two. Physics can further be divided into branches such as Classical Physics, Quantum Physics, and Thermodynamics.
- Chemistry: The study of substances, their properties, and how they react with each other. Branches of chemistry include Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, and Physical Chemistry.
- Biology: The study of living organisms and their structures, functions, growth, origin, evolution, and distribution. It includes branches like Botany, Zoology, and Microbiology.
- Geology: The study of the solid Earth, including its rocks, minerals, and the processes by which it changes over time. Sub-disciplines include Mineralogy, Petrology, and Paleontology.
- Astronomy: The study of celestial objects, space, and the physical universe as a whole. It includes branches like Astrophysics, Cosmology, and Planetary Science.
Importance of Basic Science
Basic science is crucial for the advancement of knowledge. It forms the foundation for applied sciences and technological innovations. Basic science research often leads to new theories and principles that can have far-reaching implications for our understanding of the world.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Basic science
- Wikipedia's article - Basic science
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski