# Introduction The Atheneum is a scientific method that works through mathematics and observation. Developed in [[Cogsclatter]], this science is the root of gnommish technology, and considered cutting edge among scholars. Despite this, the Atheneum has an extremely boring and bland reputation among the layfolk. The Atheneum is based on "Kernel Theory", which describes all matter created by indivisible particles of existence, known as elements, and bonds created between them, forming structures known as gestalts. # Kernel Theory There are four kernels associated with the four fundamental elements: Aer, Geon, Pyron, and Hydron. These four kernels create gestalts that combine and form all phenomena today. The massive enormity of gestalt arrays is staggering, and is still studied and further documented to this day. The study of gestalts formed from the four kernels is known as [[Kernetics]]. # Branches The scientific branches of the Atheneum are: - [[Kernetics]] - [[Arithmetics]] - [[Pneumatics]] - [[Ceretics]] --- See also: [[Atheneum History]]