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Nuclear Physics

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Oceanography

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Operations Research

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Organic Chemistry

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Particle Physics

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Philosophy of Science

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1. Wikipedia: Branches of science
WikipediaBranches of science, lead section, three-group division
Quote, Branches of science, lead section, three-group division
The branches of science, also referred to as sciences, scientific fields or scientific disciplines, are commonly divided into three major groups: Formal sciences...Natural sciences...Social sciences...
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