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Science (sī'əns)
The observation, identification, description, experimental investigation, and theoretical explanation of phenomena. Nothing is immune to the scientific process: from charm quarks that haven't existed naturally since the Big Bang? to Pluto, recently demoted from planet to dwarf planet.
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