Technology vs. Science — What's the Difference?

The study of the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world.

The collective term for the most advanced methodologies and devices in any field.

The pursuit of understanding based on empirical evidence.

Machinery and equipment developed from scientific knowledge.

A body of knowledge obtained through research and observation.

The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry.

The process of establishing theories that explain observed phenomena.

Practical use of scientific discoveries to solve problems and create tools.

A discipline involving systematic observation and experimentation.

Science (from Latin scientia 'knowledge') is a systematic enterprise that builds and organizes knowledge in the form of testable explanations and predictions about the universe.The earliest roots of science can be traced to Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia in around 3000 to 1200 BCE. Their contributions to mathematics, astronomy, and medicine entered and shaped Greek natural philosophy of classical antiquity, whereby formal attempts were made to provide explanations of events in the physical world based on natural causes. After the fall of the Western Roman Empire, knowledge of Greek conceptions of the world deteriorated in Western Europe during the early centuries (400 to 1000 CE) of the Middle Ages, but was preserved in the Muslim world during the Islamic Golden Age.

Technology ("science of craft", from Greek τέχνη, techne, "art, skill, cunning of hand"; and -λογία, -logia) is the sum of techniques, skills, methods, and processes used in the production of goods or services or in the accomplishment of objectives, such as scientific investigation. Technology can be the knowledge of techniques, processes, and the like, or it can be embedded in machines to allow for operation without detailed knowledge of their workings.

The observation, identification, description, experimental investigation, and theoretical explanation of phenomena

The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry

Such activities restricted to a class of natural phenomena

The application of science, especially to industrial or commercial objectives.

A systematic method or body of knowledge in a given area

The scientific method and material used to achieve a commercial or industrial objective.

(Archaic) Knowledge, especially that gained through experience.

Electronic or digital products and systems considered as a group

(countable) A particular discipline or branch of learning, especially one dealing with measurable or systematic principles rather than intuition or natural ability.

(Anthropology) The body of knowledge available to a society that is of use in fashioning implements, practicing manual arts and skills, and extracting or collecting materials.

Specifically the natural sciences.

(uncountable) The study of or a collection of techniques.

Knowledge gained through study or practice; mastery of a particular discipline or area.

(countable) Any useful skill or mechanism that was developed or invented.

The fact of knowing something; knowledge or understanding of a truth.

(archaic) A discourse or treatise on the arts.

(uncountable) The collective discipline of study or learning acquired through the scientific method; the sum of knowledge gained from such methods and discipline.

Industrial science; the science of systematic knowledge of the industrial arts, especially of the more important manufactures, as spinning, weaving, metallurgy, etc.

(uncountable) Knowledge derived from scientific disciplines, scientific method, or any systematic effort.

The practical application of science to commerce or industry

The scientific community.

The discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems;

Synonym of sweet science

Obsolete spelling of scion

To cause to become versed in science; to make skilled; to instruct.

To use science to solve a problem.

Knowledge; knowledge of principles and causes; ascertained truth of facts.

Accumulated and established knowledge, which has been systematized and formulated with reference to the discovery of general truths or the operation of general laws; knowledge classified and made available in work, life, or the search for truth; comprehensive, profound, or philosophical knowledge.

Especially, such knowledge when it relates to the physical world and its phenomena, the nature, constitution, and forces of matter, the qualities and functions of living tissues, etc.; - called also natural science, and physical science.

Any branch or department of systematized knowledge considered as a distinct field of investigation or object of study; as, the science of astronomy, of chemistry, or of mind.

Art, skill, or expertness, regarded as the result of knowledge of laws and principles.

To cause to become versed in science; to make skilled; to instruct.

A particular branch of scientific knowledge;

Ability to produce solutions in some problem domain;

A branch of knowledge dealing with engineering or applied sciences.

Technology improves quality of life by providing solutions that increase efficiency, enhance safety, and open new possibilities in various aspects of daily living.

Science benefits from technology through improved research tools and methodologies, which enhance data collection, analysis, and experimentation.

In science, experimentation is crucial for testing theories and hypotheses, while in technology, it's essential for developing, refining, and optimizing new products and processes.

Trends include increased integration of AI and machine learning, advancements in genetic engineering, and the growing importance of sustainability in technological developments.

Science focuses on understanding natural laws and phenomena, while technology focuses on applying scientific knowledge to develop practical solutions.

While some technologies may develop through trial and error, modern technology heavily relies on scientific principles for development and innovation.

Scientific theories provide the foundational knowledge and principles that guide the development and refinement of technologies.

Both fields must consider the implications of their findings and inventions on society, including issues of privacy, safety, and environmental impact.

Technology has revolutionized scientific research by enabling more precise measurements, faster computations, and greater connectivity among researchers.

Interdisciplinary studies promote a holistic approach, combining multiple scientific and technological fields to tackle complex problems more effectively.