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Chemistry is a discipline of science that deals with the elements and compounds made up of atoms, molecules and ions. It is also concerned with their composition, structure, behavior and properties, as well as the changes they undergo during a rea...

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Crystal, also known as crystalline solid, is a material whose constituents are arranged in a highly ordered microscopic structure. It forms a crystal lattice that extends in all directions. The branch of science, which studies crystals, its format...

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Metals are used in medicine for diverse diagnostic and treatment purposes. It is noteworthy that metals are toxic for the human body when in high quantities. Mercury, lead, cadmium, plutonium, etc. are some toxic metals. The ingestion of metals or...

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The compounds in which carbon forms a covalent bond with other atoms is called an organic compound. Organic chemistry is a sub-field of chemistry that focuses on the study of the properties, structure and reactions of organic compounds. The study ...

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The branch of chemistry which is concerned with the chemical effects of lights is known as photochemistry. It generally deals with chemical reactions that are caused by the absorption of ultraviolet, visible light and infrared radiation. The most ...

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A polymer is a large macromolecule, which is formed by the process of polymerization of monomers. The sub-discipline of chemistry that focuses on the chemical synthesis, physical and chemical properties, and the structure of macromolecules and pol...

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The intelligence displayed by machines is known as artificial intelligence. Autonomously operating cars, intelligent routing in content delivery networks, natural-language understanding, etc. are some of the modern machine capabilities which are g...

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A computer network is a digital telecommunications network. It allows computing devices in sharing data with each other using data links between nodes. Network nodes are the network computer devices which originate, route and terminate data. Hosts...

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A programming language is a formal language which is made up of a set of instructions to derive different kinds of output. Algorithms are implemented in computer programming using programming languages. A programming language is often described as...

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The discipline which focuses on generating images with the aid of computers is known as computer graphics. It is also responsible for processing image data which has been received from the physical world. The images within computer graphics are br...

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The scientific study of statistical models and algorithms that computer systems use in order to perform a specific task without any explicit instructions is referred to as machine learning. It relies on patterns and inference. Machine learning is ...

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The branch of neuroscience that uses theoretical analysis, mathematical models and abstractions of the brain for understanding the nervous system is known as computational neuroscience. It is involved in studying the development, structure, physio...

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Human-computer interaction deals with the research of the design and use of computer technology that is focused on the interfaces between people and computers. It observes the ways in which humans interact with computers. It also designs computer ...

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The practice and study of methods for secure communication in the presence of hostile third parties is known as cryptography. It consists of construction and analysis of protocols to prevent third parties from reading private messages. Some of the...

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The practice of protecting information by eliminating or reducing information risks is termed as information security. It is an important constituent of information risk management. It is primarily concerned with the prevention or reduction of the...

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Web engineering focuses on the techniques, tools and methodologies related to web application development. It also deals with their development, design, evolution and evaluation. Web engineering is a multidisciplinary field that encompasses variou...

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The process through which teachers ensure the smooth running of classroom lessons is known as classroom management. It includes the prevention of disruptive behavior which could potentially hamper the teaching process. Classroom management is an i...

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The process of facilitating learning as well as the acquisition of skills, values and beliefs is known as education. There are various educational methods such as storytelling, teaching, training and discussion. Traditionally, education was impart...

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E-learning is a type of distance learning which makes use of electronic technologies for accessing educational curriculum outside of a physical classroom. When this curriculum is delivered online, through internet, it is known as online learning. ...

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Educational technology refers to the utilization of software, hardware and educational theories to improve performance and simplify learning. It is involved in using, creating and managing suitable technological resources and processes. It is a va...

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The branch of linguistics which delves into the sounds that are a part of human speech is known as phonetics. It primarily deals with the physical properties of speech sounds or signs, along with their acoustic properties, auditory perception, phy...

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Library science refers to the application of the perspectives, practices and tools of areas such as management, education, information technology to libraries, etc. It includes the collection, organization, preservation and dissemination of inform...

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The field of physics, which studies the motion of air, primarily in conjunction with its interactions with a solid object is known as aerodynamics. Some of the forces, which are studied within this discipline are the forces of flight: drag and lif...

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The branch of engineering which focuses on the design, maintenance and construction of the physical and naturally built environment is known as civil engineering. Some of the public works which are dealt with in this field are bridges, canals, air...

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The branch of engineering which focuses on the design and analysis of structures that support or resist loads is known as structural engineering. The theory of structural engineering is based on the laws of applied physics and the empirical knowle...

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The sensors of light or other electromagnetic radiations are referred to as photodetectors. A photodetector has a p-n junction that converts the light photons into current. They can be broadly classified on the basis of their mechanism of detectio...

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The branch of electronics which seeks to apply solid state electronics for the purpose of controlling and converting electrical power is known as power electronics. There are primarily two areas of applications of power electronics such as switche...

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Sensors are the devices or subsystems that are used for the detection of events and changes in its environment. They collect the information and send it to other electronics. They are used in the objects of everyday use such as touch-sensitive ele...

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The branch of engineering which deals with producing, using, designing, transforming and transporting energy and materials is known as chemical engineering. It utilizes principles of chemistry, physics, biology, economics and mathematics. Some of ...

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Chemical reaction engineering is a sub-field of chemical engineering or industrial chemistry which deals with chemical reactors. It aims at the optimization of chemical reactions so as to determine the best reactor design. Various factors such as ...

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