Natural sciences
Natural Sciences
Natural Sciences (pronunciation: /ˈnætʃ(ə)rəl ˈsaɪənsɪz/) refers to the branch of science that deals with the physical world, including the fields of Biology, Physics, Chemistry, and Earth Science. The term is derived from the Latin natura meaning "birth, nature, quality," and the Greek σκιέννυμι (sciēnnumi), meaning "I know".
Etymology
The term "Natural Sciences" is derived from the Latin word natura meaning "birth, nature, quality," and the Greek word σκιέννυμι (sciēnnumi), meaning "I know". The term was first used in the 14th century to differentiate the sciences that derive their laws from the observation of nature, from the Humanities or the Social Sciences, which are more concerned with human behavior and society.
Related Terms
- Biology: The study of life and living organisms.
- Physics: The study of matter and its motion through space and time, along with related concepts such as energy and force.
- Chemistry: The study of the composition, structure, properties, and change of matter.
- Earth Science: The study of the physical constitution of the earth and its atmosphere.
- Scientific Method: A systematic approach to research in which a problem is identified, relevant data is gathered, a hypothesis is formulated from these data, and the hypothesis is empirically tested.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Natural sciences
- Wikipedia's article - Natural sciences
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