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Science, any system of knowledge that is concerned with the physical world

and its phenomena and that entails unbiased observations and systematic
experimentation. In general, a science involves a pursuit of knowledge
covering general truths or the operations of fundamental laws.

Science can be divided into different branches based on the subject of study.
The physical sciences study the inorganic world and comprise the fields
of astronomy, physics, chemistry, and the Earth sciences. The biological
sciences such as biology and medicine study the organic world of life and its
processes. Social sciences like anthropology and economics study the social
and cultural aspects of human behaviour.

Science is further treated in a number of articles. For the history of Western


and Eastern science, see science, history of. For the conceptualization of
science and its interrelationships with culture, see science, philosophy of. For
the basic aspects of the scientific approach, see physical science, principles of;
and scientific method.

Granulocyte, any of a group of white blood cells (leukocytes) that are


characterized by the large number and chemical makeup of the granules
occurring within the cytoplasm. Granulocytes are the most numerous of the
white cells and are approximately 12–15 μm in diameter, making them larger
than red blood cells (erythrocytes).

Construct, in psychology, a tool used to facilitate understanding of human


behaviour. All sciences are built on systems of constructs and their
interrelations. The natural sciences use constructs such
as gravity, temperature, phylogenetic dominance, tectonic pressure,
and global warming. Likewise, the behavioral sciences use constructs such as
conscientiousness, intelligence, political power, self-esteem, and
group culture.

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