| agronomy |
the scientific study of the use of soil for producing crops. |
| anthropologist |
a scientist who studies the origins and development of human beings along with their societies and customs. An anthropologist works in the scientific field of "anthropology." |
| anthropology |
the scientific study of humankind. People who study anthropology learn about the origins and development of human beings and their societies and customs. |
| balloon |
A balloon is a very large bag that is made to go high up into the air when it is filled with a certain kind of gas or with hot air. This kind of balloon can be attached to something that carries passengers or scientific equipment. Balloons like this can travel long distances. [1/2 definitions] |
| buffalo |
In the United States, people use the word "buffalo" for the animal whose scientific name is "American bison." This "buffalo" is a large animal with hooves and horns that lives mostly in the western states. [1/2 definitions] |
| ecology |
the scientific study of the relationships between living things and their environments. |
| engineering |
the study and practice of using scientific and mathematical knowledge to do practical things. Knowledge of engineering is needed to design and build roads, bridges, tools, and machines. |
| funding |
Funding is the money that is needed for a particular purpose such as a building project or a scientific research project. |
| hamster |
a very small mammal with a round body, short tail, and large pouches in its cheeks. Hamsters are rodents that live in burrows and come out at night to find food. They are often kept as pets or used in scientific experiments. Different kinds of wild hamsters live in Europe, Africa, and Asia. |
| laboratory |
a place used for scientific investigation and experiments. [2/3 definitions] |
| science fiction |
a kind of fiction writing that is often about people living in the far future or about life on other planets or in other galaxies. Science fiction often tells of future scientific inventions or of strange beings or creatures from outer space. |
| scientific |
When something is scientific, it is done according to the ideas and rules of science. Science is studying nature or humans in a very careful way and testing each idea about these things to see if it's true. [2 definitions] |
| space station |
a large spacecraft in orbit for a long period of time. Space stations are used for scientific study and for launching other spacecraft. |
| technological |
resulting from scientific or industrial advancement. [1/2 definitions] |
| test tube |
a thin, hollow, glass tube that is closed at one end. Test tubes are used in scientific experiments. |