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7 Reasons Why We Love Science

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A line of people (and one cat) hold hands on a grassy field between a forest and a stream. In the foreground, hands striving to create a more socially just, equitable, and accountable science pull apart the chains of a fence linked together by harmful systems. Illustration by Sophie Wang @wangshuf

Free Radicals is a space for exploring the relationship of science and social justice, and we end up spending a lot of time discussing our critiques of science and challenging the power we often give to it in our society. But at the same time that we struggle with the ways in which we would like science to be better, many of us still derive joy and wonder from all that science has to offer. Below we describe some of the reasons we love science.

Art : I’ll start by explaining why I loved Legos so much growing up. Even though my name is Art, I’ve never felt very connected to more traditional forms of artistic expression like music, drawing, or writing (much to the chagrin of my parents, I’m sure.) Instead, my childhood creativity often found itself routed through Legos. I loved the almost puzzle-like aspect of playing with the blocks – having to figure out which pieces would be best suited in what combination to make a cool-looking spaceship wing was intellectually stimulating, and the click of interlocking pieces was physically satisfying. There was also an aspect of creativity bred by restriction when playing with Legos. Pieces had to fit together in specific ways, but masterful manipulation of these fixed forms could lead to something truly sublime. I think my love of science is rooted in very similar places. A lot of scientific questions are puzzles to be solved, with the pieces being the various known experimentation methods and tools available to scientists. Working within the limits of human capabilities and the knowledge currently available poses a challenge to our creativity that I think is fundamental to building science and Legos. While science can be very tiring, dreary work, I love and cherish those moments when it becomes more like play.

Kelly : Science was something I never loved organically, but was rather something I felt I had a responsibility TO love. As a young child, I preferred (and was more gifted at) the creative arts; at any given moment, I was more likely to be holed up with a book, writing a self-insert fantasy adventure, or knitting clumsily under my grandmother’s supervision. As I got older and grew into elementary feminism, I felt it was incumbent on me to represent women in a field where we were historically underrepresented, maligned, and excluded from. Gradually, it became easy to convince myself I “loved” science — even easier once I started getting good grades in chemistry and biology. In college, I majored in chemistry and was lucky to join a research lab that gave me a lot of control over the design of experiments, which was satisfying in its own way. But all of that is to say: I certainly have a lot of emotions about the social, historical, and political contexts of science. But do I feel anything special about science on its own (if science even exists outside of those contexts)? No.

Taylin : Science brings to mind a mess of things: high school biology and chemistry classes, college orgo labs, pipettes and finely-tuned scales, physics problems and equations with more constants than possible for real life. However, if you think about anything for long enough, you can find the “science” in everything: from the matter it’s composed of to how it obeys the laws of nature to what makes it work. In that sense, I don’t know how anybody could not constantly interact with and appreciate science, whether or not they are aware of labelling it as such. Something as everyday as cooking a good meal or watching a funny video on the internet requires so many different aspects of science! Even thinking about things I loved doing growing up, such as playing piano or skiing down mountains invoked a sense of inquiry and repetition, fundamentals that make up the heart of science. The curiosity that came out of the mundane, asking questions like, “How many times do I have to practice this before I memorize the piece?” or “Why does meat taste so good?” or “What is the weather going to be like today?” is the type of learning that I derive great joy in finding answers to. This goes on to shape how I find patterns and truths about myself, my surroundings, and other people that help me make sense of the world.

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Essays About Science: Top 12 Examples and Prompts

Science can explain almost every aspect of our lives; if you want to write essays about science, start by reading our guide.

The word “science” comes from the Latin word Scientia or “knowledge,” It does indeed leave us with no shortage of knowledge as it advances to extraordinary levels. It is present in almost every aspect of our lives, allowing us to live the way we do today and helping us improve society. 

In the 21st century, we see science everywhere. It has given us the technology we deem “essential” today, from our mobile phones to air conditioning units to lightbulbs and refrigerators. Yet, it has also allowed us to learn so much about the unknown, such as the endless vacuum of space and the ocean’s mysterious depths. It is, without a doubt, a vehicle for humanity to obtain knowledge and use this knowledge to flourish. 

To start writing essays about science, look at some of our featured essay examples below. 

1. The challenging environment for science in the 21st century by Nithaya Chetty 

2. disadvantages of science by ella gray, 3. reflections from a nobel winner: scientists need time to make discoveries by donna strickland.

• 4.  ​​The fact of cloning by Cesar Hill

5. T. Rex Like You Haven’t Seen Him: With Feathers by Jason Farago

6. common, cheap ingredients can break down some ‘forever chemicals’ by jude coleman, 1. what is science, 2. a noteworthy scientist, 3. why is it important to study science, 4. are robots a net positive for society, 5. types of sciences, 6. science’s role in warfare.

“Open-ended, unfettered science in its purest form has, over the centuries, been pursued in the interests of understanding nature in a fundamental way, and long may that continue. Scientific ideas and discoveries have often been very successfully exploited for commercial gain and societal improvements, and much of the science system today the world over is designed to push scientists in the direction of more relevance.”

For South Africa to prosper, Chetty encourages cooperation and innovation among scientists. He discusses several problems the country faces, including the politicization of research, a weak economy, and misuse of scientific discoveries. These challenges, he believes, can be overcome if the nation works as one and with the international community and if the education system is improved. 

“Technology can make people lazy. Many people are already dependent and embrace this technology. Like students playing computer games instead of going to school or study. Technology also brings us privacy issues. From cell phone signal interceptions to email hacking, people are now worried about their once private information becoming public knowledge and making profit out of video scandals.”

Gray discusses the adverse effects technology, a science product, has had on human life and society. These include pollution, the inability to communicate properly, and laziness. 

She also acknowledges that technology has made life easier for almost everyone but believes that technology, as it is used now, is detrimental; more responsible use of technology is ideal.

“We must give scientists the opportunity through funding and time to pursue curiosity-based, long-term, basic-science research. Work that does not have direct ramifications for industry or our economy is also worthy. There’s no telling what can come from supporting a curious mind trying to discover something new.”

Strickland, a Nobel Prize winner, explains that a great scientific discovery can only come with ample time for scientists to research, using her work as an example. She describes her work on chirped pulse amplification and its possible applications, including removing brain tumors. Her Nobel-awarded work was done over a long time, and scientists must be afforded ample time and funding to make breakthroughs like hers. 

4.  ​​ The fact of cloning by Cesar Hill

“Any research into human cloning would eventually need to be tested on humans. Cloning might be used to create a “perfect human”. Cloning might have a detrimental effect family relationship. However the debate over cloning has more pros out weighting the cons, giving us a over site of the many advantages cloning has and the effects of it as well. Cloning has many ups and downs nevertheless there are many different ways in which it can be used to adapt and analyse new ways of medicine.”

Hill details both the pros and cons of cloning. It can be used for medical purposes and help us understand genetics more, perhaps even allowing us to prevent genetic diseases in children. However, it is expensive, and many oppose it on religious grounds. Regardless, Hill believes that the process has more advantages than disadvantages and is a net good. 

“For the kids who will throng this new exhibition, and who will adore this show’s colorful animations and fossilized dino poop, T. rex may still appear to be a thrilling monster. But staring in the eyes of the feather-flecked annihilators here, adults may have a more uncanny feeling of identification with the beasts at the pinnacle of the food chain. You can be a killer of unprecedented savagery, but the climate always takes the coup de grâce.”

In his essay, Farago reviews an exhibition on the Tyrannosaurus Rex involving an important scientific discovery: it was a feathered dinosaur. He details the different displays in the exhibition, including models of other dinosaurs that helped scientists realize that the T-Rex had feathers. 

“Understanding this mechanism is just one step in undoing forever chemicals, Dichtel’s team said. And more research is needed: There are other classes of PFAS that require their own solutions. This process wouldn’t work to tackle PFAS out in the environment, because it requires a concentrated amount of the chemicals. But it could one day be used in wastewater treatment plants, where the pollutants could be filtered out of the water, concentrated and then broken down.”

Coleman explains a discovery by which scientists were able to break down a perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substance, a “forever chemical” dangerous to the environment. He explains how they could break the chemical bond and turn the “forever chemical” into something harmless. This is important because pollution can be reduced significantly, particularly in the water. 

Writing Prompts on Essays about Science

“Science” is quite a broad term and encompasses many concepts and definitions. Define science, explain what it involves and how we can use it, and give examples of how it is present in the world. If you want, you can also briefly discuss what science means to you personally. 

Many individuals have made remarkable scientific discoveries, contributing to the wealth of knowledge we have acquired through science. For your essay, choose one scientist you feel has made a noteworthy contribution to their field. Then, give a brief background on the scientists and explain the discovery or invention that makes them essential. 

Consider what it means to study science: how is it relevant now? What lessons can we learn from science? Then, examine the presence of science in today’s world and write about the importance of science in our day-to-day lives- be sure to give examples to support your points. Finally, in your essay, be sure to keep in mind the times we are living in today.

When we think of science, robots are often one of the first things that come to mind. However, there is much to discuss regarding safety, especially artificial intelligence. Discuss the pros and cons of robots and AI, then conclude whether or not the benefits outweigh the disadvantages. Finally, provide adequate evidence to reinforce your argument and explain it in detail. 

From biology to chemistry to physics, science has many branches, each dealing with different aspects of the world and universe. Choose one branch of science and then explain what it is, define basic concepts under this science, and give examples of how it is applied: Are any inventions requiring it? How about something we know today thanks to scientific discovery? Answer these questions in your own words for a compelling essay.

Undoubtedly, technology developed using science has had devastating effects, from nuclear weapons to self-flying fighter jets to deadly new guns and tanks. Examine scientific developments’ role in the war: Do they make it more brutal? Or do they reduce the casualties? Make sure to conduct ample research before writing your essay; this topic is debatable. 

For help with your essays, check out our round-up of the best essay checkers .

If you’re looking for inspiration, check out our round-up of essay topics about nature .

Martin is an avid writer specializing in editing and proofreading. He also enjoys literary analysis and writing about food and travel.

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Why I Love Science

18 January 2019

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‘Science is about looking towards the future and long-term solutions.’

Third Form student, Poppy Hinds, took up the challenge of writing a 500-word essay for the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Science Prize. Her essay, ‘Why I love Science’, impressed the judges and Poppy was one of 15 students in the country to reach the finals. Poppy is part of the first cohort of students to follow Wellington’s reformed Third Form Science curriculum. Students study Biology, Chemistry and Physics, all of which are taught by subject specialists, but students are given the choice of one of three stands (‘Standing on the shoulders of giants – a history of science’, ‘Intelligent design – artificial and natural models of systems’, or ‘Staying Alive – what we need and how we do it’). All cover the same content, but within different contexts and, crucially, emphasis is placed on creatively exploring the links between.

Miranda Patterson, Director of Science, Technology and Engineering at Wellington, is committed to this cross-curricular approach: “At the heart of each theme are a number of intellectually rigorous problems that students work towards answering. Our Third Form students have to be creative, they have to show originality of thought in their problem solving, and develop a thorough grounding in numeracy, scientific literacy and the scientific method in order to progress”.

Poppy Hinds has clearly been inspired by her Science studies this year. She has kindly agreed to let us publish her essay in full.

Why I Love Science, by Poppy Hinds

From a very young age, I have always questioned the world. Science almost always gave me the answers to my never-ending torrent of queries, and it continues to do so. Having answers to my questions compelled me to want to know more. In short, science fed and continues to feed my curiosity.

Science is for everybody, no matter who you are or where you come from. If you ask questions, more will sprout from that until you reach an answer. Think of smallpox, a farmer began to question why his milkmaids were not contracting the disease. Thanks to his questions and resulting research, we now have the cure to smallpox. That is what is amazing – questions don’t only satisfy one’s needs, they can end up having global effects that could change the course of history. The unlimited opportunities for discovery can change the lives of the entire 7.7-billion-person population.

Every subject except Science is limited. History teaches us only of the past, Politics and other such subjects teach us about the present, and languages come up with new subject-specific vocab for the future. But Science focuses on all three – the breakthroughs that occurred in the past e.g. Fleming’s discovery of the antimicrobial properties of Penicillium are still key to the development of medicines today. The research that takes place nowadays influences our society, and science is about looking towards the future and long-term solutions. Unlike in maths, where there is usually a definite answer and in philosophy where there is no definite answer, science differs again. You can make a logical hypothesis, yet repeated results can prove very different facts that challenge the original views.

Nowadays, there is a lot of talk about equality and opportunity amongst certain groups of people. One of the things I love most about science is that answers can be explained with varying amounts of detail. For instance, kids can ask ‘Why is the sky blue?’ and get a response they can understand. However, there is obviously a more scholarly explanation. Because of this, I love science as it is accessible to everybody.

However hard one tries to make the prospect of becoming a scientist seem beyond aspiration, that does not erase the fact that all scientists started off as students. As a student myself, it is amazing to think that the future rests on our shoulders. We are the people who will make history, change the lives of others, and we will become those clever scientists in years to come.

Finally, I love science because it is so different from everything else! In science, I can ask questions and through conducting exciting practical experiments have them answered, and all of this is highly beneficial. Whoever said that school is not exciting has never attended a proper science lesson!

Science: the one subject that holds the key to the brains of the human race. It explains itself to anyone who is interested, and it provides answers for those who ask.

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