Definition of hard science
: a science (such as chemistry, physics, or astronomy) that deals with things that can be observed and measured
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“Hard science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hard%20science. Accessed 8 May. 2021.
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