what exactly is science, like whats the point of it ?

Question: what exactly is science, like whats the point of it ?

Asked by luketheking to Hermine on 18 Jun 2010 in Categories: General.
- Hermine Schnetler answered on 18 Jun 2010:
  
  To try and find an explanation to all of lifes questions, also to attempt to find ways to improve our understanding and improve life.

Question: what exactly is science, like whats the point of it ?