Essays and Research Papers on Mixed Issues in Science

A 10 page research paper that examines the basic principles of thermodynamics. Topics discussed include specific volume, specific heat and the relationship between these two factors and pressure. Bibliography cites 7 sources.

A 5 page research paper investigates how a gene, p53, that normally regulates cell growth has been implicated as a factor in the development of numerous cancers when it mutates due to DNA damage. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 12 page research paper that investigates the latest discoveries and ramifications pertaining to this mysterious substance, which scientists have determined makes up 90% of all matter in the universe. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 7 page paper provides an overview of the physics of computation, with a specific view of the comparison between classical and quantum computing. This paper considers the elements that direct man's perceptions of the physics of computation and relates these through a view of quantum mechanics and quantum computing. Bibliography lists 5 ...

7 pages. In recent years there has been much to say about 'the new economy' that is sweeping the nation. This is due to the globalization of business and the information technology revolution. There has been a direct impact on engineering as a result of all of this. Studies show that engineers have growing involvement not ...

An 11 page paper arguing that the Shroud of Turin very well could be the burial cloth of Jesus. Opponents claim that proponents of the shroud being authentic are guilty of "shroudscience" in which they begin with the desired answer and then seek methods to validate that answer; he apparently is unaware that opponents ...

A 5 page overview of the latest research on the brain and how this research applies to learning. Notes the findings of three authors in particular who are instrumental in summarizing the scientific information into a format which is useful to educators. These authors are Eric Jensen, Marian Diamond, and Robert Sylwester. Emphasizes that ...

5 pages in length. This paper describes the genetics and effects of Down's Syndrome. Science has long studied the issues surrounding Down's Syndrome and have come up with a few telltale connections that link certain aspects more than others with regard to occurrence. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 5 page outline of the many considerations which surround hurricanes. Hurricanes present one of the most catastrophic of all natural disasters. Their development and maturation offers a fascinating climatologic study, a study which is intensified when one realizes the damage to life and property which can result with their advent. Climatologists ...

This 60 page paper looks at the design and use high speed precision full wave rectification circuits. The paper includes consideration of current conveyors, current mirrors, the development of the amplifier and the continued validity of these in a digital age and how this has influenced the development and use of these circuits. The ...

This 10 page paper looks at pheromones, what they are, how they work, their discovery and how they might be used. The chemical compounds are discussed and the use of the synthetic chemicals as a replacement for pesticides is discussed. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

6 pages. A large number of well-noted scientists have substantial proof that parallel universes do indeed exist. This paper delves into this topic and examines why it is indeed possible. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the Anamorphic Phylum, the phylum that contains aspergillus, saccardoan and other fungi. This paper provides an overview of the central background and function of this fungus species. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page summation and analysis of Robert Park's Voodoo Science. In this text, Park explores the various ways that the media and the public mistake scientifically-couched fictions for scientific fact. In reviewing this, the writer focuses on the example given by Park pertaining the presumed discovery of "cold fusion" in Utah in 1989. No ...

A 7 page paper discussing the link between increased temperature and increase aggressive behavior. Increased irritability, inability to concentrate on routine tasks and a general lack of patience with small irritations all can be called signs of heat frustration. Even when temperatures are not high enough to cause physical problems, several studies indicate that increased temperatures do ...

A 5 page overview of Charles Darwin's theory of natural selection. Defines population and provides examples of those populations of birds which captivated Darwin's attention. Outlines how populations are affected by natural selection and how evolution occurs. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page report discusses the formation and discovery of the Cumberland Gap. Near the point where Virginia, Kentucky, and Tennessee meet, a natural passage, almost 20 miles long and 1.7 miles wide, was formed through the Cumberland Mountains, part of the southwestern division of the Appalachian Mountain system. Once thought to be a wind gap, the gap was ...

7 pages in length. The writer discusses the ethical concerns over cloning, including the supporting philosophies of Kantianism and utilitarianism. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

10 pages in length. Discusses rift zones, plate tectonics, spreading centers and continental rift zones as well as how rift zones form. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

12 pages in length. Ever since the tenets of philosophy came into existence, there has been an ongoing debate between the concepts of realism and nominalism. When one considers these two divergent viewpoints, one is quick to discern their repelling structure, inasmuch as no individual can allege to support both doctrines; clearly, one ...

A 10 page outline of the evolution of teeth from the lower vertebrates to more advanced species such as man. Describes the origin of jaw structure and structures such as conodonts (minute toothlike structures) which were the precursors of advanced teeth. Outlines the further evolution of these teeth in the higher mammals with the ...

This 5 page paper outlines procedures which may be used to create a safer working climate in the laboratory. A technique to substitute more risky materials is explored. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 7-page research paper that investigates the controversy that has built up around the Pentagon program to inoculate all US military personnel against anthrax as a precautionary measure against biological warfare. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 5 page report discusses automation and the fact that it has become a commonplace part of the business and manufacturing world. Robotics is just one aspect of automation but an extremely important one. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

5 pages in length. Humans have forever longed to explore the unknown elements of space, a vast, mysterious entity that engulfs a planet currently inhabited by several billion people. Indeed, one of the ultimate -- if not awe-inspiring -- quests in relation to space exploration has been to determine just how hospitable other ...