Essays and Research Papers on Mixed Issues in Science

This 6 page paper details the problems that pilots have in the area of auditory and motion perception in the cockpit during flights. Solutions and cutting edge research which may help to solve the problems are outlined. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

8 pages. A discussion on why a monetary value cannot be placed on nature's ecosystems. A price would be unable to reflect the true market value and could not benefit the consumer or the public interest in the same way that it benefits nature. This paper discusses the role played by nature's ecosystems ...

This 5 page paper provides an overview of monoclonal antibody and its potential uses. The concept is defined. Its role in potentially curing cancer is highlighted. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper consider the evidence that volcano eruptions have an impact on the global climate and weather patterns. The writer examines the evidence for a cooling effect as well as the hypothesis for long term global warming by depletion of the ozone layer. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the condition of physical strength, arguing that physical strength is not merely something that deals with muscle mass. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page discussion of a few of the scientific and technological breakthroughs which occurred in the 1940s. Details are provided on the development of our understanding of disease epidemiology and treatment, the invention of streptomycin and the first human anthrax vaccination, and various inventions which would prove of phenomenal impact to the world ...

A 9 page overview of the diversity of technological innovations which have made their way into modern agricultural practice. These include everything from the use of genetically engineered plants, to the control of pests and disease, to the use of plants and animals as bioreactors in molecular farming. Specific areas of farming now ...

A 5 page overview of the invention of the microwave. The author of this paper emphasizes that the microwave is one of the greatest inventions of the twentieth century. The paper notes the significant steps in the development processes and explains the technology behind the development. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 12 page overview of the species, its characteristics, and its ecological niche. This paper emphasizes that not only is the species attractive enough to make it one of the more desirable landscaping plants, it has been used throughout history for purposes as diverse as bow and arrow construction, to use as living fence ...

This 7 page paper looks at the films Frankenstein and The Bride of Frankenstein and contemplates the science as contained in each. Mary Shelley's original work is also discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 9 page discussion of the mechanisms by which evolution occurs. Contrasts the theory of the selfish gene proposed by Richard Dawkins with that of the theory of heterozygote superiority held to by evolutionary biologists such as E. Sober. An overview of each theory is presented. The conclusion is drawn that although ...

This 10 page paper analyzes the structure of the state of Virginia in regard to its policies and programs available for the blind and visually impaired.Assistive technolgy employed is explored. Examples of successful programs along with their statistics given. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 12 page paper discusses Fragile X syndrome in depth. It covers the etiology, epidemiology, prognosis, and pathology. Included are examples of inheritance, types of mutations, number of alleles, mode of action, functions of the proteins, gender and treatments. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 6 page paper considers the way that temperature will impact on the rate of carbon dioxide, the paper tests the hypothesis that the higher the temperature the more rapid the rate of carbon dioxide. This is tested using yeast. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

10 pages in length. Urodele amphibians hold a unique place within the scheme of biological diversity, in that unlike other living creatures they have the ability to regenerate their limbs. That various parts of the body can also be regenerated, such as the jaw, lens, retina, spinal cord and much of the heart, ...

Microlensing has been described as the most suitable earthbound tool for detecting planets of low mass in distant galaxies by observing the effect their gravity has on the light of nearby stars. This 5 page paper considers the astronomical tool, how it works, some of the potential problems and the results it has yielded. The ...

This 5 page paper deals with the ongoing controversy surrounding embryonic research and the harvesting of stem cells. Twelve sources are presented including congressional testimony, scientific journals, and the religious right. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

A 5 page overview of the costs associated with this volcanic eruption. An overview is provided of the number of lives and types of property lost as well as of the foreign relief effort. The author emphasizes, however, that in effect these costs are only short-term. This paper points out that the ...

A 14 page research paper that examines Laplacian and quantum determinism, how one led into the other and what these theoretical perspectives mean. The writer also examines how quantum determinism is effected by black hole data and theories. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 5 page paper delves into the science of hair behavior. The hair-driven hygrometer is explored. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 7 page paper discussing this topic from social, geographic and anthropological perspectives. Many are fearful of using genetically modified foods, but there is no real evidence assessing long term effects either good or bad. However, loss of the natural form is the functional equivalent of extinction, and we can never know when ...

5 pages. This interesting paper will cover the idiosyncrasies of the ears of owls based on the efficiency of prey location in the dark with asymmetrical ears and symmetrical eyes. The paper compares two species of day owls with two species of night owls in order to determine if there is a ...

7 pages. This paper about cystic fibrosis deals with a journal article that explains research into the molecular and cellular basis of cystic fibrosis. Included in this paper is what is known about the disease process, why the research was undertaken and what it contributes to the knowledge of pathobiology. Bibliography lists ...

A 5 page paper which examines whether animals have minds. Similarities and differences are discussed as they relate to the mental life of humans and animals. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This paper examines Charles Darwin's theory pertaining to survival of the fittest, and how it fits into genetics and how life was formed. Bibliography lists 1 source.