Welcome to sciencedictionary.co.uk, the online guide to answer some of your science questions and queries. Science is a huge subject that can cover many different aspects of life and the world. Science can be seen as a way to acquire new knowledge using observations and hypothesis to deduct a theory as to why certain things happen in a certain way. Scientific theories are put to the test using experiments to see if the theory can be substantiated. It is a process of explanation and a way to find answers to mysteries and problems that we all face. The majority of renowned scientific breakthroughs and developments have come in the medical arena whereby new cures are created for diseases, new medications to treat illnesses and new surgical methods are used due to the scientific studies that have been carried out for years previously.