I cannot provide a "full list" of science because science is a vast and ever-expanding body of knowledge. There's no single, definitive list encompassing all scientific fields and discoveries. However, I can offer a structured overview of the major branches of science and some of their subfields. This is not exhaustive, but it provides a broad understanding of the scope of scientific inquiry.
Major Branches of Science:
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Natural Sciences: These study the natural world and its phenomena.
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Physical Sciences: Focus on non-living systems.
- Physics: Studies matter, energy, and their interactions (e.g., mechanics, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, astrophysics).
- Chemistry: Studies the composition, structure, properties, and reactions of matter (e.g., organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, biochemistry).
- Astronomy: Studies celestial objects and phenomena (e.g., stars, planets, galaxies, cosmology).
- Earth Science (Geoscience): Studies the Earth, its structure, composition, and processes (e.g., geology, oceanography, meteorology, climatology).
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Biological Sciences (Life Sciences): Focus on living organisms and their processes.
- Biology: The broad study of life (e.g., cell biology, genetics, ecology, evolution, zoology, botany).
- Microbiology: Studies microscopic organisms (e.g., bacteria, viruses, fungi).
- Biochemistry: Studies the chemical processes within and relating to living organisms.
- Molecular Biology: Studies biological activity at the molecular level.
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Formal Sciences: These deal with formal systems, like mathematics and logic.
- Mathematics: Studies numbers, quantities, structures, and their relationships.
- Logic: Studies the principles of valid reasoning and argumentation.
- Computer Science: Studies the theoretical foundations of information and computation, and their implementation in computer systems.
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Social Sciences: These study human society and social relationships.
- Sociology: Studies human social relationships and institutions.
- Psychology: Studies the mind and behavior.
- Anthropology: Studies humanity's past and present, including culture and society.
- Economics: Studies the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services.
- Political Science: Studies political systems, government, and policies.
Interdisciplinary Fields: Many areas of study blend multiple branches of science, such as:
- Biophysics: Combines biology and physics.
- Geochemistry: Combines geology and chemistry.
- Environmental Science: Integrates various sciences to study environmental issues.
- Neuroscience: Studies the nervous system.
This provides a more comprehensive, albeit still incomplete, overview of the vast landscape of science. Remember that within each of these fields are countless subfields and specializations, making a truly "full list" impossible to create.
