as in knowledge
a body of facts learned by study or experience
the science of medicine grew tremendously in the course of the 19th century
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Recent Examples of science
Jamie is an experienced science, technology and travel journalist and stargazer who has written extensively for Space, reviewing skywatching equipment, delving into the night sky, solar and lunar eclipses and much more.
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Chris McMullen,
Space.com,
23 June 2026
Reporter Pauline Bartolone joins Short Wave co-host Emily Kwong to share the science behind this phenomenon.
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Rebecca Ramirez,
NPR,
23 June 2026
These plumes were a minor inconvenience for the scientists trying to get… well, science, done.
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Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
How Running Helps Regulate the Body’s Stress Response Running is one of the most accessible forms of fitness, and the science behind its mood-boosting effects is well established.
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Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
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Chris McMullen,
Space.com,
23 June 2026
Reporter Pauline Bartolone joins Short Wave co-host Emily Kwong to share the science behind this phenomenon.
—
Rebecca Ramirez,
NPR,
23 June 2026
These plumes were a minor inconvenience for the scientists trying to get… well, science, done.
—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
How Running Helps Regulate the Body’s Stress Response Running is one of the most accessible forms of fitness, and the science behind its mood-boosting effects is well established.
—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for science
knowledge
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This is only one of many changes meant to bring the book in line with present teen knowledge.
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Test your knowledge of the week in news, and take last week’s quiz here.
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