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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Very Large Telescope Before joining Discover Magazine, Paul spent over 20 years as a science journalist, specializing in U.S. life science policy and global scientific career issues.
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Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 16 Oct. 2024
Ministers are set to announce billions worth of major investment deals in AI, life sciences and infrastructure, having already unveiled £24 billion pounds ($31.4 billion) in green energy projects, including £12 billion by Spanish giant Iberdrola and £8.0 billion by Danish firm Orsted.
—Chris Morris, Fortune Europe, 14 Oct. 2024
Billions worth of investments, in such emerging growth sectors as AI and the life sciences, were set to be unveiled at the government’s inaugural International Investment Summit on Monday.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Oct. 2024
Just like in racing, the key to success in life sciences manufacturing lies in the perfect balance of speed, precision and teamwork.
—Rahul Saluja, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
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Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 16 Oct. 2024
Ministers are set to announce billions worth of major investment deals in AI, life sciences and infrastructure, having already unveiled £24 billion pounds ($31.4 billion) in green energy projects, including £12 billion by Spanish giant Iberdrola and £8.0 billion by Danish firm Orsted.
—Chris Morris, Fortune Europe, 14 Oct. 2024
Billions worth of investments, in such emerging growth sectors as AI and the life sciences, were set to be unveiled at the government’s inaugural International Investment Summit on Monday.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Oct. 2024
Just like in racing, the key to success in life sciences manufacturing lies in the perfect balance of speed, precision and teamwork.
—Rahul Saluja, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
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“Life science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/life%20science. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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