Natural Sciences deal with matter
Do you feel at peace by a mirror-still lake at dusk? Does the honking of a v-line of geese over a frozen lake put wings on your soul? Does a brilliant sunrise or the sight of the Space Shuttle leaving its earth-pad inspire your heart with hope and energize your spirit? Then a visit through the natural sciences is a hobby you might enjoy and one which may enrich you and help build your understanding of Nature in your life. The Natural Sciences deal with matter, energy and measurable phenomena in the natural world, unlike the applied sciences such as Engineering or Architecture, or the formal studies that include mathematics and Computer Science. In ancient times, Plato and his followers studied Nature and labeled it natural philosophy. As modern times approached, scholars renamed the the field natural science, applying inductive reasoning which is the scientific method that prevails today. Though there is some discussion and difference of opinion as to the exact boundary of the natural ...