This document discusses the key differences between science and pseudo-science. It defines science as relying on evidence from meaningful experiments and testing of hypotheses, while pseudo-science lacks experiments and relies on subjective beliefs. Evolution and acupuncture are provided as examples of science, while flat earth theory and creationism represent pseudo-science. The document emphasizes that science is testable and falsifiable, while pseudo-science is not, and that scientific theories are constantly updated based on new evidence.

1. Natural Science and “pseudo-science” Presenter: NanaseIsaka Research Assistant: Manaka Yamaguchi

2. Science Definition - understanding nature of science through evidence, meaningful experiments, weighing of possibilities, testing hypothesis, and establishing theories, to get to conclusion Examples 1) Evolution 2) Acupuncture

3. Example of Science -Evolution Evidence- fossil, Galapagos Islands Well researched by biologists It can be changed when proven wrong

4. Example of Science -Acupuncture Evidence / research - Skin release adenosine when punctured Experiment - Using leukemic rats

6. subjective validation- look at the evidence that supports their belief to rationalize it and miss out the contradicting ones

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