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Small science

Small science is a way of doing science experiments on a smaller scale, using smaller amounts of materials and less expensive equipment. Small science is helpful when doing science experiments because it is cheaper, faster, and easier to do.
In small science, scientists use smaller amounts of materials and equipment. This makes it easier to do experiments, since you don't need to use very expensive or difficult materials or equipment. It also makes experiments faster, since you don't have to wait for large amounts of materials or complicated equipment to arrive. Finally, small science is usually cheaper, because you can use less expensive materials and tools.
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