01. What is science?

01. What is science?

Update: 2020-12-11
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In this inaugural episode of Blinded by Science, we appreciate science itself; the process of science, how it works, and why it’s important. Thanks for listening. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes. 




NOTES


 - According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, science is defined as, “knowledge or a system of knowledge covering general truths or the operation of general laws especially as obtained and tested through scientific method.” 


 - ScienceCouncil.org describes science as, “ the pursuit and application of knowledge and understanding of the natural and social world following a systematic methodology based on evidence.”




SOURCES


 - Dictionary definition of science: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/science 


 - Science Council’s definition of science: https://sciencecouncil.org/about-science/our-definition-of-science/


 - NASA’s Space Place’s definition of science: https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/science/en/


 - Scientific Method: https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/review/science-fair/scientific-method.html 


 - The Science Asylum “How science works?” https://youtu.be/jHL_4DGsntE 


 - “Prospects for Life on Venus Fade—but Aren’t Dead Yet” by Alexandria Witze, Scientific American, https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/prospects-for-life-on-venus-fade-but-arent-dead-yet/ 


 - “Possible sign of life on Venus stirs up heated debate” by Nadia Drake, National Geographic, https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/2020/09/possible-sign-of-life-found-on-venus-phosphine-gas/ 




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Special thanks to Marisa for her insightful feedback in creating this inaugural episode.




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01. What is science?

01. What is science?

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