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Science (from the Latin scientia, meaning " knowledge") is the effort to discover, and increase human understanding of how the physical world works. Through controlled methods, science uses observable physical evidence of natural phenomena to collect data, and analyzes this information to explain what and how things work. Such methods include experimentation that tries to simulate natural phenomena under controlled conditions and thought experiments. Knowledge in science is gained through research. The word science is derived from the Latin word scientia for knowledge, the nominal form of the verb scire, "to know". The Proto-Indo-European (PIE) root that yields scire is *skei-, meaning to "cut, separate, or discern". Other words from the same root include Sanskrit chyati, "he cuts off", Greek schizo, "I split" (hence English schism, schizophrenia), Latin scindo, "I split" (hence English rescind).[1] From the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment, science or scientia meant any systematic recorded knowledge.[2] Science therefore had the same sort of very broad meaning that philosophy had at that time. In other languages, including French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Polish and Russian, the word corresponding to science also carries this meaning. Well into the eighteenth century, science and natural philosophy were not quite synonymous, but only became so later with the direct use of what would become known formally as the scientific method, which was earlier developed during the Middle Ages and early modern period in Europe and the Middle East (see History of scientific method). Prior to the 18th century, however, the preferred term for the study of nature was natural philosophy, while English speakers most typically referred to the study of the human mind as moral philosophy. By contrast, the word "science" in English was still used in the 17th century to refer to the Aristotelian concept of knowledge which was secure enough to be used as a sure prescription for exactly how to do something. In this differing sense of the two words, the philosopher John Locke in An Essay Concerning Human Understanding wrote that "natural philosophy [the study of nature] is not capable of being made a science".[3] By the early 1800s, natural philosophy had begun to separate from philosophy, though it often retained a very broad meaning. In many cases, science continued to stand for reliable knowledge about any topic, in the same way it is still used in the broad sense (see the introduction to this article) in modern terms such as library science, political science, and computer science. In the more narrow sense of science, as natural philosophy became linked to an expanding set of well-defined laws (beginning with Galileo's laws, Kepler's laws, and Newton's laws for motion), it became more popular to refer to natural philosophy as natural science. Over the course of the nineteenth century, moreover, there was an increased tendency to associate science with study of the natural world (that is, the non-human world). This move sometimes left the study of human thought and society (what would come to be called social science) in a linguistic limbo by the end of the century and into the next.[4]
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1. BSC Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Dissertation
August 21, 2008
BSC in computer science is a most significant degree seen currently. BSC computer science course has many requirements one of which is the BSC computer science dissertation. A student finds it important to come up with a topic that is unique and novel for his or her about BSC Dissertation. The course of computer science gives a foundation from which you can progress onto higher degrees and into computing vocations. The artificial intelligence dissertation attempts to study and understand underlying principles behind intelligent systems. The emphasis of the writing BSC computer dissertation... (read more)
Author: Erica Mike
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2. Water Fuel, the greatest Scam of the Present Times?
August 21, 2008
As you have found your way to this page and are browsing through it, it is likely that you have heard about water cars or water fuel. Some say it is the biggest scam of the era. Gas prices are sky rocketing and sounds like it is perfect timing for a gasoline related scam. So water fuel really is a scam? Many thoughts would have crossed your mind like "this sounds too good to be true; this sounds fishy; so why aren't the big car manufacturers using it; why isn't the world using it to end the world's energy crisis?" etc. etc. Critics... Sure there are pessimists with anything. When Edward Jen... (read more)
Author: Chuck Rabel
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3. Teddy camera catches carer thief
August 21, 2008
Teddy camera catches carer thief A forensic science graduate and her father caught his terminally ill mother's care assistant stealing by putting a camera(from: http://www.office-products-suppliers.com/buy-camera/) in a teddy bear's eye. Robert Sampson, 46, and Emma, 21, fixed the tiny camera in the Liverpool home of his mother Thelma Sampson, 75. Last week, care assistant Yvonne Allen, 28, of Halewood, Liverpool, was sentenced to six months in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of theft. Mr Sampson said his mother, who has cancer, was pleased about the sentence. Mr Sampson a... (read more)
Author: ws sw
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4. SOME NOT-SO-OBVIOUS THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN LOOKING FOR A QUALITY GYM
August 20, 2008
When looking to join a gym or health club, there are some obvious things we all consider, such as convenience to our home or work, whether they have the kind of equipment that we like, and of course cost. There are, however, some factors which are not as obvious that should be kept in mind as you make a decision.
1. Does the gym staff have academic education regarding weight training? If they don't have a sports medicine or exercise science degree, they should at least have some sort of certification from a recognized organization such as the National Strength and Conditioning Associati... (read more)
Author: Jennifer Ellis
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5. The Secret
August 20, 2008
“The Secret” and the Science of Getting Rich - by Diana Eren Have you heard of the DVD called “the Secret”? Well it isn’t such a secret anymore. The DVD was released in March 2006 and according to Time Magazine, the DVD has sold 500,000 units within the first 6 months. Today it sells well over 5,000 copies a day! It ranked in Amazon’s Top-5 sellers during Christmas week; and a tie-in hardcover book just entered the Top 10 on the New York times bestseller list. The amazing thing about “the Secret” is that you won’t find it in your local Blockbuster or Barnes and Noble, it is selling b... (read more)
Author: Diana Eren
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6. Enlarged Prostate - What Causes It and What are the Symptoms?
August 20, 2008
Most people tend to mistake enlarged prostate as prostate cancer. However, it is not so.
Enlarged prostate is an uncomfortable condition. You would have to face a lot of stress due to this problem. Enlarged prostate gland is also known as Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. It is a condition that usually develops in man once he completes the age of forty. This may be a common problem after the age of sixty.
The main cause of enlarged prostate is still a mystery. However, medical science has come to a conclusion that explains and provides something reasonable.
A normal and healthy en... (read more)
Author: Bertil Hjert
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7. Why Article submission is smart, effective and quick way of link building?
August 20, 2008
Search engine optimization is far from being called an exact science, its a constantly evolving and changing process, almost every aspect of search engine optimization is influenced and reshaped by the changes search engines make in the there working. A direct consequence of LSI and the way in which Google and Yahoo have reshaped there search engines, has been the way link building has to be carried out today. The basic objective of link building is still to get as many links as you can, however the focus has shifted from plain links, to relevant links. To put it in plain English if your site ... (read more)
Author: ginfo plus
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8. Online Dating is the Trend for the 21st Century Couples
August 20, 2008
Technology has come a long way in the world that we live in. Advances in science have made humans life spans reach unbelievable levels. We have placed people on the moon. So why not use technology to our advantage when it comes to trying to find a significant other.
Dating has come along a long way since time began. Mates were decided by the strongest male picking who he wanted by his side. Then we progressed to being betrothed or sold by their parents. Then you have what people refer to as tradition dating. This is where a man and woman meet and start dating. The dating typically... (read more)
Author: Zack Fair
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9. Grower trials unusual frost protector
August 20, 2008
Spraying olive trees with a natural product from sugar beet has successfully stopped some varieties of olive trees in the South Island being knocked by frosts. Alex Houliston, head of science at Christchurch Girls' High School, took a year off teaching high school to study the frost problem in his own orchard. Some olive orchards have suffered severe damage when trees four or five years old have been hit by a series of 13degC frosts in recent years. Mr Houliston sprayed some of his trees with glycine betaine, which is extracted from sugar beet as a by-product of sugar production. He had ... (read more)
Author: patty patty
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10. Planning a Wonderful Tour of New York City
August 20, 2008
New York is among the most luxurious city of world that boasts several fun and leisure facilities for tourists from all over the world. It attracts tourists from all age segments and varied set of interests. There are several things to watch and witness the growth of science and technology in 21st century. From Manhattan skyscrapers, to natural beauty of Staten Island, Statue of Liberty, Golden Gate Bridge, 9/11 memorial, some largest casinos of the world and excellent Nightlife, there are several things to watch.
If you have planned to visit this city of dreams then some suggestions can ... (read more)
Author: PL Limo
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11. Rising to the linguistic challenge
August 20, 2008
by Philip Yaffe
This is a story about a young man growing up in Los Angeles in the 1950s. He was a bit strange for a Californian of that epoch. He of course loved surfing, but he loved mathematics and physics even more. His dream from a very young age was to go to university and get a science degree. And that's what he did.
In 1960 he enrolled at University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA). At that time (I imagine it is still the case), in addition to their choosing a major, university students were required to take so-called "cross curriculum" classes in other disciplines. ... (read more)
Author: Philip Yaffe
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12. Save Energy Through Educational Games.
August 20, 2008
The assiduous onset of global warming, reducing oil stocks conspire to threaten the world that will ultimately pass to future generations to resolve. Our school children need teaching resources to be groomed on the significance of alternative energy sources, and receive our apologies for getting it so wrong. The International Energy Agency projects that the world's electrical power generating capacity will increase to nearly 5.8 million megawatts by the year 2020, up from about 3.3 million in 2000. However, the world's supply of fossil fuels - our current main source of electricity - will sta... (read more)
Author: Alistair Owens
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13. Secrets To Becoming A Successful Seller online
August 20, 2008
In order to accomplish the goal of becoming a consistent and successful seller on Ebay there are five basic principles you must follow. Yes, there is actually a blueprint and formula you can follow that will put you on the road to success as a seller on Ebay. Here is that blueprint and that secret formula.
1) You must realize that selling is both an art and a science. It involves having an existing product or creating one, advertising and marketing the product to stimulate demand for it (which is basically the consumer feeling that they either want or need the product), affixing a price t... (read more)
Author: ginfo plus
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14. Do You Know What is SEO?
August 20, 2008
SEO is not rocket science, it just requires some serious research and work. In an ideal world, a website would be built around core SEO principles from the start...unfortunately this is not always the case! Sometimes we have to redesign elements of the site so that it performs at its best. Here are the key steps in optimising your site: *Research your keywords, and write lots of content around these keywords. All search engines love content, so the more the better. DO NOT cut and paste from other sources, as this will get your site tagged as duplicate content. Update this content frequently,... (read more)
Author: ginfo plus
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15. The dissertation - a different kind of academic project
August 20, 2008
A dissertation is commonly defined as long pieces of writings on a specific subject. This definition lacks in many ways and just does not attempt to answer the whole lot of struggle that goes into the making of a dissertation. Dissertations are admittedly lengthy (although many of us have heard the stories of doctoral candidates in science and mathematics who present just a single perfect equation and are simply awarded their degree). Presently this trend is more noticeable in shorter. Moreover it’s not common for a dissertation to exceed more than 300 pages. Structure A dissertation ... (read more)
Author: Alex Peterson
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16. What Ergonomic Software Has To Offer You
August 20, 2008
You may have heard of the new trend in ergonomic software and office ergonomics, which is a new science that researches ways to reduce pain and tension while at work. Many people are paying hefty fees to have licensed physiotherapists come to their office and provide an ergonomic assessment, and others invest large amounts of money in ergonomics conferences and training sessions. However, one way to benefit from workstation ergonomics without spending a lot of money is to look into purchasing an instructional ergonomic software program. Ergonomic software is available for all computer platfor... (read more)
Author: Sharon stage
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17. Cosmetic Dental Care
August 18, 2008
Most of the people through out the world are unhappy with the method they smile. But the promoted cosmetic dentistry has come up with several treatments that can change your appearance and make you look beautiful. Cosmetic dentistry is more of an art rather than a science. The results of a cosmetic surgery mostly depend on the artistic skills of a dentist. Cosmetic dentistry procedures can be simple treatments, such as teeth whitening, or quite complex treatments, such as reconstructive surgery. The severity of treatment you will need depends on the severity of damage or deformity in your mout... (read more)
Author: Juliet Cohen
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18. Cooking As A Science
August 20, 2008
It is not enough that good and proper food material be provided; it must have such preparation as will increase and not diminish its alimentary value. The unwholesomeness of food is quite as often due to bad cookery as to improper selection of material. Proper cookery renders good food material more digestible. When scientifically done, cooking changes each of the food elements, with the exception of fats, in much the same manner as do the digestive juices, and at the same time it breaks up the food by dissolving the soluble portions, so that its elements are more readily acted upon by the dig... (read more)
Author: Jack Sands
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19. Muscle Weight Gain Strategies
August 20, 2008
I'm here to talk to you about some muscle weight grain strategies that should help to increase the effectiveness of your current muscle building strategy. It takes a lot of time to learn what works. You can read all you want, but until you experience what works and what doesn't, you have no way of discarding the misinformation. I've been training for almost a decade now and I've learned everything I know today by complete experience. I've done all the misinformation and the science and I've figured out what really works. I'm going to show you exactly what you're going to need to do.
The ... (read more)
Author: Tyler Ziggler
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20. Simple steps to help you profit from Internet Marketing
August 20, 2008
The best foundation that any internet based business can have is a good marketing plan and program. Armed with this, your business can be more profitable as well as more successful with a brighter future for expansion and growth. There isn’t a formula to create the best possible internet marketing plan. Simply, because this isn’t an exact science and different things would work on different people. It’s about finding which one is more suitable to your line of business.
To achieve the best possible internet marketing results, you would need a very precise, comprehensive plan. You should ne... (read more)
Author: Paul Collins
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21. What Do You Know About Skin Care For Men?
August 20, 2008
The science of skin care for men has come a long way in recent years. You might not know it from the selection at your local pharmacy, but advances in science have led to some breakthrough skin care products made especially for men. We will look at some of these potent and cutting edge ingredients today to see why men finally have a reason to be happy about skin care.
Many companies offer men skin care solutions. The problem is that most of them don’t work. Most products contain alcohol and chemicals that serve to dry out and damage skin. Some products even use the same formula they... (read more)
Author: Sally Tyler
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22. Know more about affiliate marketing training.
August 20, 2008
The first condition for searching for affiliate opportunities is to know consciously that this is what you are searching for. The second condition is to know how to market these opportunities.
The greatest product in the world is worth nothing to you if you don't know how to market it. Therefore, it is crucial that when you are in the process of establishing yourself as an affiliate, to know affiliate marketing techniques.
Many people who search the internet for online business opportunities are actually looking for affiliate opportunities without them know it. With that in mind we... (read more)
Author: Babita Kumari
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23. Growing Roses: The top 5 mistakes most people make.
August 20, 2008
Growing roses is both an art and a science: as my gardening aunt used to say, “...it's six of one and half a dozen of the other!”
As a rose grower myself and author of a gardening website, I get many questions about why a certain rose bush has failed or what a person might be doing wrong. Over time, these many mistakes people make, began to fall into five major categories.
The five major rose growing mistakes that most people could avoid!
1. Planting in the wrong location:
Before you actually dig the hole for your new rose bush, consider the location. It will need six hour... (read more)
Author: David Leach
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24. Trading Forex - summer slowdown.
August 20, 2008
All financial markets exhibit some seasonal tendencies. These behaviors are more visible in some trading instruments, while others are subjected to less of an impact. Generally speaking, these patterns are considered important enough, that an entire "science" of trading was developed, which deals with this phenomenon. That is cycle analysis, and there are market participants who consider this kind of trading the only valid approach.
These seasonal tendencies are most visible in physical commodities markets. There are good reasons for that. For example, grains tend to be cheapest aro... (read more)
Author: Mike Kulej
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25. Tampa Culture-One More Reason to Call Tampa Bay Home.
August 20, 2008
Tampa is a strong cultural-based community that offers a wide variety of options to visit exhibits and artwork on display. The Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, the Henry B. Plant Museum, and the Tampa Theatre are just a few of the sights to see. The Museum of Science and Industry opens doors to children and offers a variety of activities for anyone of any age. Recently named a "Top Arts Destination" by the magazine American Style, Tampa Bay is an inviting city with inspiration rarely found in a large city. The Tampa Bay Performing Art Center-The Performing Arts Center opened its doors for... (read more)
Author: Lance Mohr
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