STS

• Science is a methodical and systematic activity of building and organizing knowledge about how the universe behaves through observation, experimentation, or both
• Technology is the application of scientific knowledge, laws, and principles to produce services, materials, tools, and machines aimed at solving real-world problems
• Science, Technology, and Society is the study of how society, politics, and culture affect scientific research and technological innovation, and how these, in turn, affect society, politics, and culture
• Science contributes to technology in at least 6 ways:

  • New knowledge serves as a direct source of ideas for new technological possibilities
  • Source of tools and techniques for more efficient engineering design and a knowledge base for evaluation of feasibility of designs
  • Research instrumentation, lab techniques, and analytical methods used in research that eventually find their way into design and industrial practices
  • Practice of research as a source for development and assimilation of new human skills and capabilities eventually useful for technology
• • Creation of a knowledge base that becomes increasingly important in the assessment of technology in terms of its wider social and environmental impacts
  • Knowledge base that enables more efficient strategies of applied research, development, and refinement of new technologies
• Technology contributes to science in at least 2 ways:

  • Source of otherwise unavailable instrumentation and techniques needed to address novel and more difficult scientific questions more efficiently
  • Providing a fertile source of novel scientific questions and thereby also helping to justify the allocation of resources needed to address these questions in an efficient and timely manner, extending the agenda of science
• Science and Technology affect one another, as seen with the launch of the James Webb Space Telescope to complement the Hubble telescope's limitations
• James Webb Space Telescope is designed to see beyond and answer questions about events before the Big Bang, revolutionizing our understanding of the cosmos
• Science, Technology, and Society are in a symbiotic relationship, influencing and shaping each other
• The term "science" is derived from the Latin word scientia, which means knowledge.
• Scientific method involves systematic observation, measurement, experimentation, hypothesis testing, data analysis, and drawing conclusions based on evidence.
• Scientists use scientific methods to gather information about natural phenomena through experiments or observations.
• Scientific method involves systematic observation, measurement, experimentation, hypothesis testing, and theory formulation.
• Science has contributed significantly to human progress by providing solutions to various problems through technological advancements.
• Science has contributed significantly to human progress by providing explanations for natural phenomena, developing new technologies, improving healthcare, enhancing communication, and promoting economic growth.
• Science has led to discoveries such as penicillin, vaccines, and antibiotics, improving public health and saving countless lives.
• Technology refers to tools, techniques, systems, and processes that humans have developed over time to solve problems and improve their lives.
• Technological advancements include agriculture, transportation, communication, medicine, and energy production.
• Advancements in technology have led to significant improvements in various fields such as medicine, transportation, agriculture, and manufacturing.
• Technology has transformed various aspects of society such as education, entertainment, healthcare, and business.
• Technology refers to the application of science to practical purposes, such as tools, machines, devices, systems, processes, and services that enhance our quality of life.
• Innovations such as smartphones, computers, and social media platforms have transformed how people interact and communicate.
• Innovative technological developments like smartphones, computers, and social media platforms have transformed how people interact and communicate globally.
• The development of the printing press revolutionized the dissemination of information and knowledge, leading to increased literacy rates and accessibility of education.
• Innovative technology like smartphones and social media platforms have transformed how people communicate with one another.
• Examples of significant contributions include the invention of the printing press, which revolutionized the spread of knowledge and ideas, and the discovery of electricity, which transformed modern life.
• Advancements in renewable energy sources like solar panels and wind turbines are helping combat climate change and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
• The development of the printing press revolutionized information dissemination and paved the way for mass media.
• Engineering applies principles of mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, and other fields to design, build, test, and maintain structures, machines, and systems.
• Technological innovations have transformed industries and created new job opportunities, contributing to economic growth.
• Technology includes devices such as computers, smartphones, medical equipment, transportation vehicles, and industrial machinery.
• The development of technology is closely linked with science, as many technological innovations are based on scientific principles and discoveries.
• Technology can be categorized into two main types: hard technology (physical objects) and soft technology (intangible concepts).
• The impact of science on society is evident through its contributions to the development of modern civilization, including advances in medicine, engineering, and technology.
• Advancements in transportation, including cars, airplanes, trains, and ships, have made travel faster, safer, and more convenient.
• Innovative technologies like smartphones, laptops, tablets, and computers have transformed how we communicate, work, and live our daily lives.
• Advancements in medical science have improved life expectancy and quality of life.
• The term "technology" comes from the Greek word techne, meaning art or craft.
• The use of renewable sources of energy like solar panels and wind turbines is becoming more common due to concerns about climate change.
• The use of renewable energy sources such as wind turbines and solar panels is helping reduce reliance on fossil fuels and mitigate climate change.