life science
noun
: a branch of science (such as biology, medicine, and sometimes anthropology or sociology) that deals with living organisms and life processes
—usually used in plural
life scientist
noun
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What breakthroughs might soon become possible in the life sciences, in robotics, in materials science, in the fight against climate change?
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Rob Toews, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
The Biden administration this week is hosting a first-of-its-kind international summit about the use of artificial intelligence in the life sciences as governments and private industry increasingly push the boundaries of biotechnology.
—Alison Snyder, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024
By sector, financial services, life sciences, and health care face the highest likelihood of cyberattacks, according to over 1,500 cybersecurity leaders across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Australia, and New Zealand.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2024
Other Bets, which includes the company’s life sciences unit Verily and self-driving car unit Waymo, reported revenue of $388 million in the third quarter.
—Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2024
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Rob Toews, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
The Biden administration this week is hosting a first-of-its-kind international summit about the use of artificial intelligence in the life sciences as governments and private industry increasingly push the boundaries of biotechnology.
—Alison Snyder, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024
By sector, financial services, life sciences, and health care face the highest likelihood of cyberattacks, according to over 1,500 cybersecurity leaders across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Australia, and New Zealand.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2024
Other Bets, which includes the company’s life sciences unit Verily and self-driving car unit Waymo, reported revenue of $388 million in the third quarter.
—Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Life science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/life%20science. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
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