Science and technology

 Science

We have always read about science since childhood, but what does science really mean.

So,what is science?

Science basically derived from Latin word 

"scientia",which means knowledge.

Is a systematic enterprise that constructs and organizes knowledge about the universe in the form of testable explanations and predictions

In simple words

Science provides systematic knowledge about the physical world.

Technology

Technology increasing day by day but we are not fully aware of its power.

So, what is the power technology ?

Firstly, we have to understand what technology is.

What is technology?

Technology derived from Greek word ("τέχνη",techne, "art, skill, cunning of hand"; and -λογία, logia.)

It means science of craft.

Technology can be the knowledge (science) of techniques, processes, and the like, or it can be embedded in machines to allow for operation without detailed knowledge of their workings.

In simple words

A object which reduces human effort or human hard work.

Difference between of science and technology

The words science and technology can and often are used interchangeably. But the goal of science is the pursuit of knowledge for its own sake while the goal of technology is to create products that solve problems and improve human life. Simply put, technology is the practical application of science.

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Importance of science and technology

It give vision to see the world differently

It helps us find out where the universe started and where is headed towards.

Science and technology are important parts of our day to day life. We get up in the morning from the ringing of our alarm clocks and go to bed at night after switching our lights off. All these luxuries that we are able to afford are a resultant of science and technology. Most importantly, how we can do all this in a short time are because of the advancement of science and technology only. It is hard to imagine our life now without science and technology. Indeed our existence itself depends on it now. Every day new technologies are coming up which are making human life easier and more comfortable. Thus, we live in an era of science and technology.

Final words

Science and technology is important but we do not have to depend completely on it.