hard science

noun

: a science (such as chemistry, physics, or astronomy) that deals with things that can be observed and measured

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According to the committee report, concepts related to race, gender, societal status, as well as social and environmental justice undermine hard science. — Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 23 Feb. 2025 That’s just season one—there are six available on Prime, and each is packed with enough daring missions, space fights, and Martian politics to keep fans of hard science fiction hooked. — Matt Kamen, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024

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