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Science vs Social Science: Understanding the Never Ending Debate

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We often encounter this popular debate now, between two distinct yet interconnected domains- Science and Social Science, which is better, which is truer, and much more. We will try to understand both these distinct fields and the never-ending debate on this.  Both Science and Social Science give their own understanding of the world, and that too in their own way. Let us delve in depth regarding the same on the similarities and differences between the sciences and social sciences.  What is Science? It is a systematic method of studying and explaining the natural world. There are various branches of science, such as Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and various subranches, such as Astronomy, Applied Sciences, Engineering, and many more. Biology, compared to other fields, is largely restricted to studying living beings, while other branches are universal in nature.  Science uses Data, Measurability, Research, and a structured method called the scientific method. The focus here is...

Special Anniversaries and Celebrations of 2022

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2022 has been a surprising year for everyone. Entering the third year of the pandemic, the situation has become normal for many while for others it has worsened or remained the same. Whether we like it or not, 2022 has had an impact on us. It will continue to have an impact, as we still have nine months to go. In the past, I had written an article on various political events which will take place in 2022 and their impact on international politics at large. 2022 has been declared the International Year of Glass by the United Nations. Why glass? It is a significant invention that is in use in multiple domains, especially in the industry and also as the world gets access to the internet through undersea optic fibre cables. The General Assembly has also declared this year the International Year of Artisanal Fisheries Fisheries and Aquaculture. 2022 has the hundredth anniversary of Egyptian Independence and also the fifty-fifth anniversary of the invention of the ATM- Automatic Teller Machi...