Essays and Research Papers on Mixed Issues in Science

6 pages in length. A farmer in 1890's Iowa tilling his soil to prepare for next season's crops would no more understand the concept of or need for human modification and enhancement than he would the idea of cosmetic surgery or heart transplants. For him, simplicity was the mantra for his entire existence; ...

8 pages in length. Specifically tailored for the student who purchased this paper. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page exploration of the chemical factors that facilitate the use of reverse osmosis to purify drinking water. Bibliography lists 3 sources

This 4 page thesis paper supports the point of view that science is not definite. Two articles --one by Stephen J. Gould and the other by Fox--are compared and contrasted. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page paper which compares and contrasts the seasons of Spring and Fall. No sources cited.

A 3 page discussion of scientific progress and its many impacts. The author contends that these impacts are inclusive not only of positive impacts but also negative impacts. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6 page paper provides general information to come from three articles on tsunamis. Preventative measures are discussed along with a discussion on causes. Tsunamis are compared with tidal waves and differences are noted. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper describes what it’s like to experience an earthquake. It also briefly discusses plate tectonics

This 3 page paper summarizes an article by Colon and Raff (2003) entitled “Differences in the way a mammalian cell and yeast cells coordinate cell growth and cell-cycle progression” which looks at the role of cell check points and the importance of extracellular signalling for mammalian cells when researched with the use of Schwamm ...

A 3 page review of NOAA's 2006 hurricane predictions. Although these predictions did not pan out, they should still be received seriously if life and property is to be adequately protected. No additional sources are listed.

A 5 page discussion of the factors that cause tsunamis. Recent theory attributes the majority of these natural disasters to the submarine slumps that occur as a result of seismic activity. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 12 page paper reviewing HVAC operation and discussing the use of variable speed drives (VSDs) and the centrifugal fan with inlet vanes. Either approach can result in energy and cost savings over time, and the type of fan present at the outset can affect the choice of approach to saving energy. It ...

This 5 page paper discusses the C.R.E.S.T. early warning system for tsunamis and earthquakes. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the constructivist and rationalist views of science and scientific experimentation and argues that rationalism is more persuasive. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4 page paper examines the Scission Whites Illusion; looks at what it is, how it is perceived, how the illusion works and what it indicates about the underlying perceptual system. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

3 pages in length. The enzyme alkaline phosphatase (ALP) is created in three places throughout the body: placenta, liver and bone. Bone growth and bile reflect the two locations where ALP is measured at its highest level. When bodily injuries occur, ALP is dispatched to aid in the healing process; additionally, it ...

A 4 page research paper that offers brief answers to 5 science questions. Topics covered include photosynthesis (why it's vital to life); what other source of energy could life have used (hydrothermals); lipids; difference between organic and inorganic molecules and difference between dominant and recessive genes. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

3 pages in length. Much debate transpires when the subject of the overkill hypothesis is cited to explain Pleistocene's fauna extinction; with enough scientific data to prove otherwise, second-order predation serves a viable alternate theory to clarify the cause of such massive loss. It is not the least bit unusual or unexpected to ...

A 5 page overview of the various forces that work to give a Frisbee its characteristic flight. This paper discusses the Bernoulli Principle, gravity, angular momentum, orientational stability, and more. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page paper provides an overview of the impacts of measles infection and the nature of the immune response. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 10 page paper identified data sources that could be used to help identify a site suitable for storing hazardous waste. The paper identifies a range of data sources that will help identity characteristics of areas such as low population density, dry hard rock, near road and rail links and avoiding sites of special scientific ...

This 4 page paper discusses a theoretical archaeological dig in Chicago in 3007, and how the archaeologists might date the artifacts they find there. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

3 pages in length. Mankind twitters at the thought of life outside the limitations of planet Earth; the telescope has helped to define - at least to some degree - what makes up the universe that humans can see with their eyes, as well as gives people an indication of what might exist beyond ...

A 3 page overview of the book by Jerome J. Langford. This paper points out that it was actually Galileo’s peers and the universities themselves that were initially the most taken aback by Galileo’s astronomical findings. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page paper which looks at the life and work of Ivan Pavlov. Bibliography lists 4 sources.