# Science & Technology Categories Science and technology provide a wealth of categories for Connections puzzles. From the periodic table to programming languages, from medical terms to space exploration, this guide will help you navigate the technical terrain of NYT's word puzzles. ## Chemistry & Elements ### ⚗️ Chemical Elements ### 🧪 Chemistry Terms

Chemical Categories

Lab Equipment

• BEAKER, FLASK, PIPETTE, BURETTE
• MICROSCOPE, CENTRIFUGE, BALANCE, HOOD

Chemical Processes

• OXIDATION, REDUCTION, COMBUSTION, SYNTHESIS
• DISSOLVE, PRECIPITATE, EVAPORATE, CRYSTALLIZE

## Physics & Astronomy ### 🌌 Space & Astronomy

Cosmic Categories

Planets

MERCURY, VENUS, MARS, JUPITER

Watch out - could be gods/mythology too!

Celestial Objects

STAR, PLANET, MOON, COMET

Space Missions

APOLLO, GEMINI, VOYAGER, SHUTTLE

### ⚡ Physics Concepts

Physical Phenomena

• Forces: GRAVITY, FRICTION, TENSION, PRESSURE
• Energy Types: KINETIC, POTENTIAL, THERMAL, NUCLEAR
• Waves: SOUND, LIGHT, RADIO, GAMMA

## Biology & Medicine ### 🧬 Biological Terms ### 🏥 Medical Terms

Healthcare Categories

Medical Specialties

CARDIOLOGY, NEUROLOGY, ONCOLOGY, PEDIATRICS

Body Systems

CIRCULATORY, RESPIRATORY, NERVOUS, DIGESTIVE

Common Procedures

X-RAY, MRI, CT SCAN, ULTRASOUND

## Computer & Technology ### 💻 Computer Terms

Tech Categories

Hardware

• CPU, GPU, RAM, SSD
• MOUSE, KEYBOARD, MONITOR, PRINTER

Software

• WINDOWS, MACOS, LINUX, ANDROID
• WORD, EXCEL, CHROME, PHOTOSHOP

### 🌐 Internet & Programming

Digital World

• Programming Languages: PYTHON, JAVA, RUBY, SWIFT
• Web Terms: HTML, CSS, URL, API
• Social Media: TWEET, POST, SHARE, LIKE

## Mathematics & Numbers ### 🔢 Mathematical Concepts

Math Categories

Geometry Shapes

CIRCLE, SQUARE, TRIANGLE, PENTAGON

Math Operations

ADD, SUBTRACT, MULTIPLY, DIVIDE

Number Types

PRIME, EVEN, ODD, PERFECT

## Engineering & Innovation ### 🔧 Engineering Fields

Engineering Disciplines

• Traditional: CIVIL, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, CHEMICAL
• Modern: SOFTWARE, BIOMEDICAL, AEROSPACE, ENVIRONMENTAL
• Tools: WRENCH, HAMMER, DRILL, SAW

## Tricky Science Categories ### ⚠️ Scientific Double Meanings

Watch Out For These!

MERCURY

Planet OR element OR Roman god

CELL

Biology unit OR prison room OR phone

WAVE

Physics concept OR ocean feature OR greeting

SOLUTION

Chemistry mixture OR answer to problem

### 🎯 Units & Measurements

Measurement Systems

Metric Units

METER, GRAM, LITER, SECOND

Imperial Units

FOOT, POUND, GALLON, MILE

## Quick Reference: Science & Tech Scan

Scientific Category Checklist

Hard Sciences

☐ Chemical elements
☐ Physics concepts
☐ Math terms
☐ Astronomy

Life Sciences

☐ Biology terms
☐ Medical fields
☐ Body parts
☐ Diseases

Technology

☐ Computer parts
☐ Software names
☐ Internet terms
☐ Tech companies

## Pro Tips for Science & Tech 1. **Know Basic Terms**: Familiarity with common scientific vocabulary helps 2. **Think Broadly**: "Technology" includes everything from wheels to AI 3. **Watch for Acronyms**: DNA, CPU, GPS often appear 4. **Consider History**: Old tech (TELEGRAPH, PHONOGRAPH) shows up too 5. **Multiple Meanings**: Many scientific terms have everyday uses ## Read Next

Double-Meaning Words

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