Essays and Research Papers on Mixed Issues in Science

This 6 page laboratory study considers the multi-step synthesis process in the creation of benzilic acid. The project proposes the use of benzaldehyde and potassium cyanide and the focus on the varied steps in order to synthesize benzilic acid. This study reviews the procedures, outlines the findings relative to this process, and produces ...

A 4 page research paper that outlines how to conduct an experiment to test the bacteria-killing action of name-brand mouthwashes. Two such experiments are profiled. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page paper gives an indepth overview of the formation of a star. Examples given from the known universe. NASA, Hubble Telescope findings used. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An 8 page, side by side review of two articles involving human cloning. One supports the research while the other contests it. The author of this paper compares the approaches of the two articles in regard to such factors as empirical basis, bias, propaganda, credibility, and logical fallacies (errors of perspective, errors of ...

A 3 page discussion of footwear. Notes the evolution of footwear since ancient times and the varying uses to which is put today. Emphasizes that material combines with design to determine function. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

An overview of the phenomenon of ageing from a biochemical perspective, looking at the programmed and random damage theories and the ways in which these might be approached in order to take into account both genetic and stochastic causes of ageing. Bibliography lists 5 sources

6 pages in length. Of all the devastating natural disasters to impact mankind, earthquakes are perhaps the most detrimental due to their unannounced presence. Unlike tornadoes or fires that can be detected in advance – albeit with short notice – earthquakes provide no warning device; when they strike, they do so with a ...

This 4 page paper provides an overview of the dolphin, its behavior with humans and its general behavior. Specifics about the mammal are provided and information about feeding, migration and reproduction is included. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 3 page paper outlines the contributions and achievements of Galilei, Kepler and Copernicus. Furthermore, this paper details the ways in which their scientific contributions altered the way man understood himself in the universe. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page book review that offers a summation of the major points of Steven Johnson's text Emergence: The Connected Lives of Ants, Brains, Cities, and Software (2001). This is a fascinating book that offers its readers insight into the latest paradigm on how the natural world is organized. According to this radical ...

This 7 page paper examines lipids, what they are and their constituent fatty acids. The paper discusses the chemical structure of the fatty acids and the various lipids as well as where they are found and their functions. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

This 17 page paper examines the various causes of glaciation. More specifically, possible causes such as astronomical, volcanic, solar constant change, plate tectonics and others are identified and explained in-depth. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the basic perspectives of Darwin on the idea of emotions and expressions, then compares his ideas to those discoveries being made by scientists today. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the application of dendrochronology to the field of geology and paleogeology. Examples given, explanations offered. Bibliographpy lists 8 sources.

This 3 page paper examines how alternators, electric motors and transformers all make use of magnetism, but each uses it in a different way. The paper explains how magnetism is used along with the principles behind it in each of these tools. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

A 12 page overview of the field of genetics. Emphasizing the significance of Gregor Mendel’s work in the nineteenth century and detailing the findings of that work, the author outlines the evolution of knowledge which has occurred in the field of Mendelian Genetics. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

A 4 page research paper that examines how the color of light and its perceived temperature appears to change throughout the day according to the position of the sun. The writer discusses this phenomenon in relation to showing this fact with photography. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper looks at hemoglobinopathies and hemoglobin electrophoresis(also known as Hgb electrophoresis) . The paper starts by explaining the basis of electrophoresis; what it is and how it works. The paper then considers the processes of hemoglobin electrophoresis and the meaning of different results and disorders that the test can identify. The bibliography ...

This 9page paper gives and in-depth look at the problems facing the planet and the decline of biodiversity. Examples given, solutions offered. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the causes and effects of genetics in alcoholism. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

An 8 page paper that answer 30 questions pertaining to Mitchell Waldrop's text Complexity, which explores the ramifications of complexity theory and its implications for society. No additional sources cited.

A 7 page paper discussing the climate change that has occurred in the area of Crawford Lake, Ontario over the past 13,000 years, using the lithology of the lake as evidence. The paper discusses the records of oxygen isotope, calcium carbonate concentration and detritus layer as evidence for a moist climate followed by change ...

This 5 page paper analyzes the problem, history, impact of the California forest fires. Solutions and potential corrections offered. Bibliogrpahy lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the use of animals, in particular, Roosters, for the benefit of mankind, especially when the use is non-food related. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at Sodium Isotope -24, also known as Na-24. The paper outlines when sodium was discovered, and the isotope -24 is used for medical purposes. The bibliography cites 4 sources.