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little science

noun

Etymology

By contrast to Big Science.

Definitions

  1. Synonym of small science.

    • Today big science has new, exciting tasks. This should not be at the cost of a loss of little science. There is a need to revive and protect it, in order to insure the continued well-being of science as a whole.
    • Little science is conducted on a smaller scale, with smaller communities, less agreement on research questions and methods, and less infrastructure.

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