A branch of science that studies the society and human behavior in it, including anthropology, communication studies, criminology, economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, social studies, and sociology.

The integrated study of factors that influence the environment and environmental systems, especially the interaction of the physical, chemical, and biological components of the environment.

(uncountable, derogatory) Assertions that have the appearance, but not the actuality, of scientific support.

Perfected; practiced ease and confidence.

Any of several fields of study involving the collection of physical evidence and its subsequent analysis.

An interpretation of science intended for a general audience, rather than for other scientists or students.

popular science

(euphemistic) The sport of boxing.

(education) The humanities, social sciences and natural sciences, considered together.

Alternative spelling of nonscience