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Pt. 1. Looking at the universe around us. 1. What is science; 2. A look at theories -- Pt. 2. Physical sciences. 3. Physics: energy and motion; 4. Physics: light and sound; 5. Physics: fluids; 6. Chemistry: matter; 7. Chemistry: matter on the small scale; 8. Chemistry: interactions of matter -- Pt. 3. Biological sciences. 9. Biology: plants, animals, and others; 10. Biology: humans; 11. Biology: genetics and DNA; 12. Biology: medicine and health -- Pt. 4. Earth and space sciences. 13. Geology: the ground below; 14. Meteorology and hydrology: wind and water; 15. Ecology and environmental science; 16. Astronomy; 17. Cosmology -- Pt. 5. Technology: putting it into practice. 18. Science and technology; 19. The electronic world; 20. Medical technology: looking inside the body -- Pt. 6. Science: past to future. 21. A few big ideas; 22. Some important scientists; 23. Some unanswered questions; 24. Technology into the future.