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This dimension groups scientific theories by the era in which they were first proposed. Wikipedia notes that "as additional scientific evidence is gathered, a scientific theory may be modified and ultimately rejected if it cannot be made to fit the new findings," a process of revision that has unfolded differently in every era of science. Browsing by proposed era lets a visitor compare theories that arose in the same period.

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1. Wikipedia: Branches of science
WikipediaBranches of science, lead section, three-group division
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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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