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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 (the planetary poster child for loss of status).
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Archaeology Dictionary:
Essential vocabulary for archaeological work
Examples: Troy, molluscan analysis, Beaker culture, more »
Astronomy Book:
The ultimate guide to the final frontier
Examples: mirror matter, supercluster, Io, more »
Biochemistry Dictionary:
A reference text for student and professional biochemists and molecular biologists
Examples: mixed indicator, self-absorption, glucose transporter, more »
Biology Q&A;:
Q&A; relating to all aspects of human, animal, plant and microbial biology
Examples: What are chaperone proteins?, Can mushrooms grow up overnight?, Why do cows have four stomachs?, more »
Chemistry Dictionary:
The ideal reference resource for students of chemistry at all levels
Examples: ab-initio calculation, Friedrich Wöhler, white spirit, 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 »
Flavors Dictionary:
Defines flavors used in foods, alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, tobacco, and animal foods
Examples: Cashew, Isoelectric Point, Slurping, 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: birefringence, magmatic, Adamantine, more »
Geology Q&A;:
The physical characteristics and features of our amazing planet
Examples: How much water is underground?, Will Mt. St. Helens erupt again like it did in 1980?, Is anyone keeping track of the asteroids and comets that come close to the Earth?, 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: amagat density, Mercalli scale, golden number, more »
Modern Science:
Events and people in modern science
Examples: Robert Fulton, Apollo program, more »
Natural Ingredients:
The uses of natural ingredients in foods, medicines and cosmetics
Examples: Jasmine, Jojoba, Job's Tears, more »
Oceans Q&A;:
Q&A; about our beautiful, awesome and sometimes deadly oceans
Examples: How do whales breathe?, Is the Coral Sea made of coral?, Can an ocean be a color other than blue?, 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: Obsessive-compulsive disorder, gamma-ray astronomy, black hole, 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?, Is there gold in seawater?, How much saliva does a person produce in a day?, 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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