Science

:For the scientific journal named Science, see Science Magazine.

Locations of science

Science is practiced in universities and other scientific institutes as well as in the field; as such it is a solid vocation in academia, but is also practiced by amateurs, who typically engage in the observational part of science.

Related Topics:
Universities - Academia - Amateur - Observation

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Workers in corporate research laboratories also practice science, although their results are often deemed trade secrets and not published in public journals. Corporate and university scientists often cooperate, with the university scientists focusing on basic research and the corporate scientists applying their findings to a specific technology of interest to the company.

Related Topics:
Research laboratories - Trade secret - Technology

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Individuals involved in the field of science education argue that the process of science is performed by all individuals as they learn about their world.

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The methods of science are also practiced in many places to achieve specific goals. For example:

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• Quality control in manufacturing facilities (for example, a microbiologist in a cheese factory ensures that cultures contain the proper species of bacteria)
• Obtaining and processing crime scene evidence (forensics)
• Monitoring compliance with environmental laws
• Performing medical tests to help physicians evaluate the health of their patients
• Investigating the causes of a disaster (such as a bridge collapse or airline crash)