Question

Why do scientists call it research when looking for something new? 

Answer 1

Hi friend here is your answer.

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Its simply because they are investigating something new in that particular field. So we can say they are searching something new.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Scientists call it research when looking for something new as they go on,researching new ideas or thoughts or inventions. That's the question being asked by a group of Harvard scientistswho are doing exactly that in their labs.