Science
Science is the systematic and logical study of the universe and its content.
History
= Ancient Greek civilisation
Ancient Greek scholars made significant discoveries of the physical world, notably in astronomy. For instance, in the 3 century BCE, Eratosthenes was able to measure the radius of the earth, and Aristarque the size and distance of the moon.[1]
Ancient Chinese and Polynesia civilisations
The Chinese and Polynesian civilisations were known to have mapped out the stars and planets visible from earth. [1]
Ancient Arabic civilisation
The ancient Arabic civilisation is known to have developed mathematics and fabricate glass, paper, metal, and chemical products.[1]
Medieval Europe
Little scientific progress was made between the fall of the Roman empire in 5th century CE and 10 century CE, as religion, not science was the preferred method to understand the world.[1].
From 10 to 12 centuries CE, the scientific methods and knowledges of the ancient Greeks were reintroduced by arabic invaders reaching Europe through Spain, and was gradually popularised among the social elites.[1]
Disciplines
Natural science
Natural science studies physical objects.
It can be roughly divided into the following disciplines:[1]
- Life science/biology: study of living organisms
- Physical science: studies inanimate objects