Two other examples of sciences where the vocabulary is less formal than is typical: Astronomy: “star”, “black hole” (as compared to e.g. deoxyribonucleic acid) Genetics: names of genes have included “fruity”, “shaven baby” and “killer of prune”
Two other examples of sciences where the vocabulary is less formal than is typical: Astronomy: “star”, “black hole” (as compared to e.g. deoxyribonucleic acid) Genetics: names of genes have included “fruity”, “shaven baby” and “killer of prune”