Sunday, November 13, 2016

The Rise of Science

Science can be defined as "the intellectual and practical activity encompassing the systematic study of  the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world through observation and experimentation."The world is rapidly changing from this academic discipline. Science and technology have vastly transformed human societies. Physics has explained the nature of matter. Chemistry has explored how matter is composed. Astronomy has examined distant galaxies, planets, and stars. Medicine has improved the lives of various people around the globe. Mathematics has branched off into other fields it is a part of daily life . Biology studies the nature of life and its attributes. Computer science has become a marvel of engineering. It has allowed humankind to master and record immense amounts of information .  Robotics will revolutionize  economic production.Science from its earliest roots was philosophical in nature. Pure science was based on observation and description. As knowledge increased a method for confirming facts was developed. The scientific method was a way to test theories through experimentation, observation, hypothesis, and being able to replicate the results. Technology and science has impacted culture, behavior, and  the general human condition. There have been positive effects and negative effects with the discovery of new knowledge. Science is misunderstood by the general public. Its true intent is to describe the natural world in a simple manner. What appears to be complex and intricate can be explained simply. The Science and Technology Center provides lucid delineation of  the scientific disciplines.