Essays and Research Papers on Mixed Issues in Science

A 4 page paper which discusses the changes food goes through during the freezing process. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper examines science and research independently. After definitions are provided, the concept of scientific research is discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page assertion of the value of stem cell research. Despite the controversy surrounding it, stem cell research has the potential to greatly benefit mankind and the world as a whole. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 4 page overview of man's quest for the discovery of extraterrestrial life. The author outlines some of the criteria that astronomers believe would be necessary for life to exist and emphasizes the importance of ongoing astronomical research. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at the problem with germs on human hands. How germs are transmitted is explored. This paper focuses on statistics and examines various forms of transmission as well as locale. Specific information is expressed regarding health care professionals and the use of gloves. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper examines this new possible species. The controversy surrounding the discovery is discussed. Bibliography lists sources.

A three page address of two specific questions. The first questions regards the usefulness of probability distributions in terms of statistical analysis. The second question asks for the delineation of three specific tools that are useful in the collection of qualitative data. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 8 page paper provides an overview about the strength of fly ash. Positive and negative aspects are also discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 10 page paper looks at this fiasco that rocked the physics community. One of Lucent's employees was falsifying data. The investigation is discussed, using the actual report, and analyzed on a variety of fronts. Did Lucent act ethically? Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 3 page paper discussing the aluminum and silicon content of several rock-forming minerals and assessing factors contributing to weathering into kaolinite, montmorillonite, illite or vermiculite clay types based on silicon and aluminum content. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 10 page paper is written in 3 parts. The first part looks at the regulations in the UK and the level of regulation that are in place to control and monitor the risks from zoonoses. The second part of the paper looks at measures that can reduce risk to exposure with examples, the last ...

This is a 6 page paper which discusses the formation, charcteristics and value of amber. The bibliography has 4 sources.

A 6 page research paper that offers an overview of the cardiovascular system and its components, with a focus on the mechanisms of the heart and its functions. The writer focuses on describing how nature of cardiac muscle, how the heart functions and its interactions with the rest of the circulatory system. Bibliography lists 3 ...

A 4 page overview of the structure and function of proteins, enzymes, and amino acids. Details how structure affects function. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 6 page review of an article appearing in Scientific American in 2003 discussing genetic similarities and differences between and within those groups of humans that we commonly refer to as races. The authors discuss the role that Alu polymorphism carries in distinguishing broad groups of people and the limitations of using the measure ...

A 5 page book review that discusses Margaret Wheatley's Leadership and the New Science, which addresses the revolutionary nature of the latest scientific discoveries coming from the realms of quantum physics, self-organizing systems, and chaos theory. The writer summarizes the main points of the book, which include: how Newtonian physics affected the modern business world; ...

A 10 page paper which examines how scientists are eager to accept credit and praise, but should also willingly accept blame for discoveries as well. The paper examines this in relationship to genetic engineering. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 7 page discussion of how the body reacts in relation to fear. This paper reviews this reaction on a neuronal level. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

A 7 page discussion of how the amygdale in particular controls the body's reaction to fear. This paper reviews this reaction on a neuronal level, exploring both the normal and the abnormal reaction to outside stimuli. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

This 4 page paper applies the scientific method to a study of terrorism. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper investigates volcanoes and the causes and effects of volcanic eruptions. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

An 8 page paper which examines species of mangroves and the contribution of mangroves to the environment. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 8 page paper looks at different aspects of laser use to drill oil and gas wells. The paper starts by comparing laser and traditional methods, then looks at formation perforation, spalling and the use of lasers for casing. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

4 pages in length. The scientific and popular news media have heralded several "life-extending" and "life-altering" technologies, not the least of which include embryonic stem-cell research, cloning, genetic intervention and organ transplantation. While such technologies represent remarkable developments and applications of man's emerging scientific understanding, these technologies also raise critical issues with respect ...

A 3 page paper discussing the implications of shoeing horses. The bottom line appears to be that shoes are beneficial in offering protection where it is needed and in correcting existing hoof problems, but that all horses do not need to be routinely shoed without assessing the conditions in which they live and work. ...