Portal:Science/Intro

Science is a systematic process used to study the natural world and develop testable laws and theories about the universe. Science is performed through observation of natural phenomena and experimentation which attempts to replicate natural processes under controlled conditions. Scientific investigation is divided into specialized disciplines (or branches) which study different aspects of the natural world such as Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Astronomy, etc. In a broader sense, science is defined as the observation and investigation of phenomena and is not restricted to the natural world. Therefore, science can include areas of study such as economics, history, anthropology, sociology, and other social and behavioral sciences.