Science is about discovering how and why things happen in the world.

 

The main areas of science are physical science and life science.

 

Physical science studies energy and nonliving things. Physical science has several branches like chemistry, physics, astronomy, and Earth Science. Earth science includes areas like geology, paleontology, oceanography, and meteorology. Understanding physical science helps us to learn about the physical properties of objects and has been used in developing products that we use. 

 

Life science studies living things. Life science has several branches like medicine, botany, zoology, genetics, microbiology, molecular biology, cell biology, anatomy, and physiology. Understanding life science helps us improve life and has been used in food production, health, and medicine.