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Sruthi
Nair - 8A (Creative workshop)
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Admittedly,
science has an enormous influence on our lives.
Modern science and technology have changed our
lives so in many dramatic ways.
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| So,
what is science? The dictionary meaning of 'Science'
is 'the observation, identification, description,
experimental investigation and theoretical explanation
of phenomena'. We all know that science covers the
wide field of knowledge that deals with observed
facts and the relationships of these facts. Science
has also greatly affected the way we view the world
around us and ourselves. |
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who are 'scientists'? They are those who study a
wide variety of science-related subjects. Some scientists
study the structure of molecules while some others
learn about the origin of the universe. But in whatever
field they work, all scientists explore the working
of the world. Scientific theories consist of general
principles or laws that attempt to explain how or
why something happens or has happened. Science advances
as scientists accumulate more detailed facts and
gain a better understanding of these fundamental
principles and laws. Scientific progress depends
on new ideas expanding or replacing old ones. Science
also differs from other types of knowledge like
art, philosophy etc. in that it values the proving
of an idea that would have been born as a theory.
A theory developed by a scientist cannot be accepted
as part of scientific knowledge until it has been
verified by the studies of other researchers. In
fact, for any knowledge to be truly scientific it
must be repeatedly tested experimentally and found
to be true. And there lies the beauty of science's
authenticity. |
| Science
addresses a range of dimensions, time and space,
notwithstanding. Scientific progress is faster today
than ever before. The science of today and tomorrow
promises to continue to improve our understanding
of the universe and give us even greater control
over nature. It continuously helps us in combating
illness and diseases, both physical and mental.
But at the same time serious debates have arisen
over some science related issues on whether it is
moral to interfere in the genetic makeup of a human
being or to use lasers for destructive purposes.
In the future, scientists and non-scientists alike
will have an increasing responsibility to ensure
that the best possible advantages to humanity comprises
knowledge gained from verified scientific research. |
| What
inspires me most towards science are the related
articles that appear in the magazines and books
I frequently read. My parents have simultaneously
encouraged and inspired me a lot, for me to be inclined
to the subject. |
| I
truly feel that knowledge of science has been a
prime mover in assisting humanity to grow to the
extent that it has, it is and is continuously growing
to the extent it will be. Hopefully, some day I
wish to be a scientist who serves a cause that addresses
the problems of future generations and mine…take
me into your arms...'science'. |
