natural science

noun

Updated on: 12 Apr 2018

Definition of natural science

: any of the sciences (such as physics, chemistry, or biology) that deal with matter, energy, and their interrelations and transformations or with objectively measurable phenomena

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natural scientist

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Sarah King, curator of natural science at the Yorkshire Museum, says in the press release.

— julissa treviño, Smithsonian, "Fossilized ‘Sea Monster’ Found Pregnant With Eight Babies," 10 Apr. 2018
His wife, Carmen Nava-Fischer, heads the natural science department at St. Philip’s College.

— alia malik, San Antonio Express-News, "Four Alamo Colleges trustees face re-election challenges," 7 Apr. 2018
As an undergraduate, Smil studied the natural sciences at Charles University in Prague.

— paul voosen, Science | AAAS, "Meet Vaclav Smil, the man who has quietly shaped how the world thinks about energy," 21 Mar. 2018
After attending private schools, Dr. Sulston graduated from Pembroke College at the University of Cambridge in 1963 with a bachelor’s degree in natural sciences.

— gina kolata, New York Times, "John E. Sulston, 75, Dies; Found Clues to Genes in a Worm," 15 Mar. 2018
The museum gathers, protects and preserves the history of Perris Valley through archival documents, artifacts, cultural and historic art and natural science.

— nicole miller-coleman, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Visit these lesser-known cultural and historical gems in Perris," 10 Mar. 2018
It is expected to appeal to working professionals who don’t have the time to attend class in person or don’t live near a university that offers advanced degrees in the natural sciences.

— paul a. smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Smith: Conference provides snapshot of Midwest fish and wildlife issues," 3 Feb. 2018
Members of The Woodlands Township Ad Hoc Economic Development Committee are taking another step forward in working on a cultural arts study that could eventually bring a natural science museum and performing arts complex to the township.

— john s. marshall, Houston Chronicle, "Woodlands committee advances cultural arts study," 3 Feb. 2018
The study, also discussed for nearly an hour by the Ad Hoc Economic Development Committee before the Board of Directors meeting, is expected to determine the feasibility of building a natural science museum or cultural arts center.

— john s. marshall, Houston Chronicle, "Woodlands board approves 'shortlist' of incorporation consulting groups," 5 Jan. 2018

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: a science (such as physics, chemistry, or biology) that studies the physical and natural world or the events that happen in nature

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