Science is the history of using systematic methods of study to make observations and collect facts. It covers fields of knowledge that deal with a variety subjects. The word science comes from a Latin word which means “knowledge”. Some scientists search for clues pertaining to the origin of the universe; others examine the structure of molecules in the cells of living plants and animals. Scientists investigate why we act the way we do, or try to solve complicated mathematical problems to explore the working of the world. Theories developed by these scientists cannot be accepted as a part of scientific knowledge until it has been verified by the studies of other researchers. It has to repeatedly tested and found to be true.(pg. 366-Ency brit)
Early Centuries of Science in the early centuries there was a blurring of these present distinctions between science. The study of nature and the world was conducted within the framework of assumptions that are now rejected as magical or superstitions. The deeper the historians penetrated the roots of modern science, the more difficult it was to separate the scientific attitudes and factual results from those that appear to be their opposites. The Ancient Greeks were among the first peoples to try analyzing natural happenings. Scientific thinking gradually developed, and nature came to be seen less as a product of mysterious spiritual forces. People began to feel that nature could be understood and controlled through science.
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Today science has changed the life of the world today in many ways. The modern science and technology has transformed human life completely. Just to name a few, airplanes, automobiles, communications satellites, computers, plastics, televis...
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...orecast meteorologists can prepare farmers for water supply and other conditions that may be good or bad for the crops. Weather satellites also called metrological satellites that take pictures of the earth from distant altitudes. The picture are used to chart cloud movements. Computers help meteorologists forecast weather. This type of forecasting is known as numerical forecasting. The researches they do, help predict weather conditions such as tornadoes and snow storms. In addition, weather satellites measure air temperature and humidity, also detect storms that develop at sea. Computers can produce weather maps from observations all over the world. (pg. 55-56 ency Brit.) (pg. 432 World Book)
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The word meteorology come meteorologica, the title of a book by the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle who wrote about weather observations. (Pg. 433 World Book)
The surest foundation for the origin of science in its practical form is to be found in the ìco–rdination and standardization of the knowledge of common sense and of industry.î[1] One of the first occurrences of this co–rdination can be traced back to 2500 BCE in the form of edicts from the ancient Babylonian rulers, who issued royal standards of length, weight and capacity. Non-Semitic Sumerians also laid down the elements of mathematics and geometry at that time, making use of fractions, decimals, circles and radial angles. But knowledge as we know it today was tightly woven with magical notions, and as both spread westward they instilled in European thought a reverence for ìspecial numbers, their connections to the gods and the application of geometrical diagrams to the prediction of the future.î[2] As well, the ancient Babylonians were fascinated by the heavens. They were the first to make a map of the stars and associate them with animals like the Ram, Crab and Scorpion, names that we still use to this day. They also realized the periodicity and reliability of astronomical movement and phenomena, and were soon able to predict many of them. Tablets have been found dating to the sixth century BCE that predicted the relative positions of the sun and moon, as well as forecasted the occurrences of eclipses.[3] Out of all this knowledge the Babylonians built up a fantastic system of astrology, through which the starsówhich were thought to fix and foretell the course of human affairsówould give up their secrets.
What is meteorology? Meteorology is the study of the weather and the processes of phenomena of the atmosphere. This means it is the study of the weather,5 day forecast, etc… This are the things you see on the weather channel. A meteorologist tells you and explains would could happen. Most people do not realize how important these people are to the world they tell us what could happen and warn you in the future. Therefore, people in the world should pay more attention to them and realize what a good job they do because i know i will.
Weather Modification (WM) began in the mid 1940s with three scientists at the General Electric Laboratory. Vincent Schaefer, Bernard Vonnegut, and Irving Langmuir conducted various experiments in precipitation management. Their studies showed that the use of dry ice and silver iodide in supercooled stratus clouds acted as “seeds” for rain and snow making. Simply put, seeding is the introduction of crystalline particles into a cloud to create ice crystals and water droplets that will become precipitation (Bridget, 51). These first series of experiments encouraged new rain enhancement and hail prevention projects throughout the world (List, 51).
I knew a lot about weather because my mom was studying weather when she was in the military. Meteorologist study weather. My mom would map out every weather system in different colors.
Generally, science is a hotly discussed and vehemently debated topic. It is difficult to achieve consensus in science, considering the fact that ideas are diverse about even science definition, leave alone the true interpretations and meaning of scientific experiments, philosophies and discoveries. However, these arguments, disagreements as well as continuous trials to find a better reasoning, logic and explanation are exactly what have always been driving science progress from art to art form. It is worth noting that, in Philosophy of Science: A Very Short Introduction, the Author-Samir Okasha explore various way of looking at science via the prism of life by citing a variety of scientific experiments, and providing examples from history of science.
An early pioneer of meteorology was Vilhelm Bjerknes, and his son Jacob, who described the lifecycle of the extratropical cyclone and shared his ideas for scientific weather forecasting. Bjerknes was disappointed over the unscientific methods of meteorology at the time, which, in contrast was making precise predictions in astronomy and meteorology as he felt, was at a standstill. His goal was to introduce scientific concepts to meteorology. According to Bjerknes, the two main ingredients in weather forecasting was knowledge of the atmosphere and accurate knowledge of the physical laws that govern it. Bjerknes identified: pressu...
According to Science Made Simple, “Science refers to a system of acquiring knowledge. This system uses observation and experimentation to describe and explain natural phenomena”(Science Made Simple, 2013). To me, science is making sense of the world around us through proven facts. Science gives us the ability to work together on both small scales and large to collect data to increase our quality of life. In the thesaurus, a synonym for science is knowledge. Science is all about finding out information about the world and building on that information to discover even more. Without great collaboration and work most natural phenomenons could go unsolved.
Science is the body of organized knowledge. Science is the collection of ideas and theories and the methodology used by people to prove them. It is the set of methods that people follow in order to explain the things that they see, the things that they perceive and the things that they believe in.
Science can be defined as a concept of observations and inquiries that the whole world applies depending on certain natural laws which are discovered and tested. Some academics come across ideas which have existed, they explore and test these ideas using scientific methods. These methods are based on observations or experience which compel academics into hypothesis testing (Comer, Gould, & Furnham, 2013). It is suggested that science has key
14 “The projected growth for meteorology is estimated to be 12% from 2016 to 2026.” Meteorology is a fast growing profession. (Bureau of Labor Statistics). 15 There are plenty of professional organizations that you could get involved in. Some of them include the American Meteorological Society, the National Weather Association, and the Weather Channel. The following organizations can be used by the public or a meteorologist. The American Meteorological Society provides weather related material to the public. The National Weather Association is a website for meteorology and science articles. The Weather Channel is an app for your phone to get weather updates (Professional
The weather forecasters use probability and statistics just as much if not more than any other field on earth. As weather patterns are not fully understood and are dynamic, analysts have to rely heavily on past weather systems and patterns to “guess'; or estimate the possibility of present weather systems to behave in similar manners. If the probability of its behavior, subject to certain factors, in one manner over another is high forecasters make decisions as to how to advise the public.
The first question that arises while talking about Science is what exactly is Science? Science can be defined as an effort to understand the nature and how natural world works. It is the systematic observation of natural phenomena. It is about gaining deeper and deeper understanding of the physical world.
Throughout history there have been major advancements in nations and their cultures. Some of these nations fell after centuries of flourishing because of inventions that crumbled various empires. Advancements that have been thriving and changing include farming, housing, governments, and electronic interface. Technology advancements have played a major and vital in human life and the world as a whole.
Science and Technology has been around from the beginning of time. It evolved from the everyday efforts of people trying to improve their way of life. Throughout history, humankind has developed and utilized tools, machines, and techniques without understanding how or why they worked or comprehending their physical or chemical composition. Before we go any further a definition has to be given for both Science and Technology because they are both different in their own right even though the two are almost indistinguishable. According to the Oxford Dictionary Technology can be defined as the knowledge or use of the mechanical arts and applied sciences, while Science can be defined as the branch of knowledge involving systematized observation and experiment. Science can be further divided into three separate categories; Pure, Applied and Natural Sciences. In addition technology is often defined as applied science, it is simply the application of scientific knowledge to achieve a specific human purpose, however, historical evidence suggests technology is a product of science.