The different branches of science are broadly categorized into three major groups, each with various subfields:
1. Natural Sciences
These study the physical world and the universe, focusing on natural phenomena.
- Physics: Study of matter, energy, and their interactions.
- Chemistry: Study of the composition, properties, and reactions of matter.
- Biology: Study of life and living organisms.
- Earth Science: Study of the Earth, including geology, meteorology, oceanography, and atmospheric sciences.
- Astronomy: Study of celestial objects and the universe beyond Earth.
2. Social Sciences
These study human societies, behaviors, and relationships within social environments.
- Examples include sociology, psychology, anthropology, economics, and political science.
3. Formal Sciences
These focus on formal systems using abstract, logical, and mathematical methods rather than empirical observation.
- Includes mathematics, logic, computer science, statistics, information technology, and artificial intelligence.
Additional Details on Sub-Branches
Physical Sciences (a subset of Natural Sciences)
- Physics, Chemistry, Astronomy, Mechanics, Electromagnetism, Thermodynamics, etc.
Earth Sciences (a subset of Natural Sciences)
- Geology, Meteorology, Climatology, Glaciology, Structural Geology, etc.
Life Sciences (a subset of Natural Sciences)
- Zoology, Botany, Genetics, Microbiology, Neuroscience, Ecology, Biotechnology, etc.
These branches form the foundation of scientific knowledge and often overlap in interdisciplinary fields like environmental science, medical science, and engineering
