Based on generally agreed axioms and the methods of deduction and induction, new theories are developed. Examples are astronomy, physics, chemistry, zoology, botany and mineralogy. Applied science - It is the study of applications on the natural sciences such as applied chemistry, applied mathematics, applied zoology and applied botany. Social sciences - It is the study of all phenomena in human society. It focuses on human relationship and interactions, attempting to develop patterns of human behavior.
Examples are economics, political science, law and sociology.
One of the greatest topics of natural science is the formation and destruction of the world. Though astronomers realize that the Earth, the Sun and other planets in the Solar System will eventually be destroyed, they are unable to say definitely whether the Earth and the other planets and stars will be reborn. This remains to be a mystery in the scientific community. Over two thousand years ago, the Buddha gave the answer to this problem with his discovery of the Law of Dependent Origination. Though the Earth will one day be destroyed, there is a chance that it will be re-formed.