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What does it mean?
Scientists seek ultimate truths through inquiry.
In plain terms
Science probes deep mysteries.
What can you take from it?
Curiosity drives discovery.

Where it applies

  • research

Putting it to work

  • exploration

Questions to consider

  • What are we seeking?
  • What is beyond?

Another view

Reduces science to prying.

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