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Record 1 2016-11-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sciences - General
CONT

Small science refers (in contrast to "big science") to science performed in a smaller scale, such as by individuals, small teams or within community projects.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sciences - Généralités
OBS

[...] type de science qui est réalisée sans investissements importants, par des chercheurs travaillant seuls ou par de petites équipes. Ce type de science est en opposition à la [mégascience] qui requiert des investissements et des équipes importants.

OBS

small science : Il vaut mieux éviter ce terme et utiliser plutôt une expression en français pour désigner la notion.

Spanish

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