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No human investigation can be called real science if it cannot be demonstrated mathematically.
Leonardo Da Vinci
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Real science must be demonstrable through mathematical proof.

Leonardo Da Vinci emphasizes the importance of mathematics in validating scientific investigations. He argues that without mathematical demonstration, claims cannot be classified as true science, highlighting the intrinsic connection between mathematical principles and empirical evidence in the pursuit of knowledge.

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ScienceMathematicsInvestigationEvidenceTruth

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Example use cases

In a classroom setting to emphasize the role of mathematics in scientific education.

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