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Science (sī'əns)

The observation, identification, description, experimental investigation, and theoretical explanation of phenomena. Nothing is immune to the scientific process: from charm quarks that haven't existed naturally since the Big Bang? to Pluto, recently demoted from planet to dwarf planet.
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Archaeology Dictionary:
Essential vocabulary for archaeological work
Examples: Troy , molluscan analysis , Beaker culture , more »
Biology Q&A:
Q&A relating to all aspects of human, animal, plant and microbial biology
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Chemistry Dictionary:
The ideal reference resource for students of chemistry at all levels
Examples: Friedrich Wöhler , white spirit , ab-initio calculation , more »
Cosmic Lexicon:
Lexicon of terms used in the study of planets
Examples: Giant impact theory , Amazonian Epoch , andesite , more »
Dictionary of Scientists:
Biographies of significant scientists of the past 2,500 years
Examples: Pyotr Kapitza , Rudolph Camerarius , Hamilton Castner , more »
Electronics Dictionary:
Terms in electronics
Examples: R-2R ladder , Kirchoff's voltage law , alligator clip , more »
Geographical Dictionary:
Definitions of geographical terms and concepts
Examples: trend surface map , deep weathering , bayhead , more »
Geological Glossary:
Glossary for Rocks and Minerals
Examples: Adamantine , birefringence , magmatic , more »
How Products are Made:
Information on the manufacture of a variety of items, from everyday household products to heavy machinery to sophisticated electronic equipment.
Examples: antilock brake system , hologram , popcorn , more »
Math:
Terms and formulas used in mathematics
Examples: Lune , Fibonacci Number , Absolute Error , more »
Measures and Units:
Definitions of measures and weights of the Système International
Examples: Mercalli scale , golden number , amagat density , more »
Modern Science:
Events and people in modern science
Examples: Robert Fulton , Apollo program , more »
Rocks and Minerals:
Peterson Field Guide to Rocks and Minerals
Examples: platinum , malachite , celestite , more »
Sci-Tech Dictionary:
Short definitions for a wide range of science and technology terms.
Examples: V471 Tauri star , quadded redundancy , Hevelian halo , more »
Sci-Tech Encyclopedia:
Definitions of terms from a wide range of science and technology fields.
Examples: black hole , Obsessive-compulsive disorder , gamma-ray astronomy , more »
Sci-Tech Essays:
Essays on topics in science and technology
Examples: Galileo and his telescope , Atoms have parts , Antibiotics: "magic bullets" against disease , more »
Science & Technology:
Achievements in science and technology organized by year
Examples: 1903 , 1630 , 1,900,000 bce , more »
Science Dictionary:
Terms and concepts used in scientific study
Examples: order of magnitude , flat universe , Alvarez hypothesis , more »
Science Glossary:
Short definitions of wide range of science terms.
Examples: Resonant Frequency , Inner Transition Metals , Homogeneous Equilibrium , more »
Science Q&A:
The most-asked, most-interesting, and most-unusual questions in science
Examples: What is the most destructive insect in the world? , How much saliva does a person produce in a day? , Is there gold in seawater? , more »
Science of Everyday Things:
Explanations of how scientific phenomena can be understood by observing common, real-world events.
Examples: light , genetic engineering , Earth interior , more »
Scientists:
Short biographies of famous scientists
Examples: Sir Isaac Newton , Albert Einstein , Archimedes , more »
Statistics Dictionary:
Entries on all aspects of statistics, including terms and biographies
Examples: Aalen model , rugplot , uniform association model , more »
Unit Conversions:
Conversion of weights, measurements, etc.
Examples: radian , calorie , British Thermal Unit , more »


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