what does fundamental or basic science really mean?

Question

Or more specifically what does it mean when someone says that zoology is a fundamental science?

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Answer 1

You see something carefully, make an educated guess as to how it works, then conduct experiments to confirm or reject the guess. When you learn how the world works using observation and experimentation, it is called fundamental science.

When you make use of the knowledge you gained from fundamental science to make technology to get any kind of advantage, it is called applied science.

Even though these sciences are These are not two separate things, pure and applied science are are part of a whole. They contribute to progress when used together. For example:

Fundamental science: A physicist observes lenses and screens and learns how light works.

Applied science: An engineer uses the knowledge to develop a telescope.

Fundamental science: An astronomer uses the telescope to observe and learn about the solar system.