Essays and Research Papers on Mixed Issues in Science

A 5 page research paper that discusses this aspect of the muscular system. A "sarcomere" is the "smallest functional unit of a muscle," which is composed "mainly of the contractile proteins, actin and myosin," with a single sarcomere extending from z-band to the next ("Sarcomere"). The following discussion examines sarcomere contraction, the importance of good ...

This 4 page paper discusses a number of issues relating to human cloning. Bibliography lists 17 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses one of the events that may occur during an earthquake: liquefaction. It also analyzes an article on the subject. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

In four pages this paper illustrates the benefits and advantages of animal testing for medical purposes and also considers the disadvantages of such testing. Three sources are listed in the bibliography.

This 4 page paper provides an overview of DNA and how it is being manipulated in modern society. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the pros and cons of using animals in tests for products and medicines intended for ultimate human use. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page short discussion of this topic that addresses both quantitative and qualitative research methods. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page paper which looks at Kuhn's theory of paradigm shift and how it can be applied to scientific progress and social change. There are 8 sources listed in the bibliography.

A 3 page overview of photosynthesis and its important to plants and the world as a whole. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses the formation of friction skin; it also defines the scientific method and how it is applied to fingerprint analysis. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 9 page paper discusses the impact of heat, fog, pollution, and hard freezes on the San Joaquin Valley of California. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 5 page paper explores the groundbreaking theory of Charles Darwin and applies it to modern evolutionary synthesis and microbial resistance to antibiotics. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper defines the constructivist-interpretive paradigm and applies it to the Mackenzie Valley Pipeline Inquiry, arguing that it is the best way to understand the shift of position of some of those involved in the project. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

In three pages this paper discusses the meaning of the Sun being in equilibrium, considering how and why this process takes place. One source is listed in the bibliography.

This 5 page paper is a brief overview of the man who is perhaps the greatest scientist of the 20th century, Albert Einstein. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines the formation and categories of sedimentary rocks. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

In four pages this paper examines genetic testing, screening, and counseling from scientific, ethical, and social perspectives in an overview that includes background, the role society should play in this process, and whether or not genetic information should be shared with insurance companies. Five sources are listed in the bibliography.

5 pages in length. Earth's survival depends upon the collective efforts of each and every species living on the planet; among the overall order or life forms, man is the only one who has not abided by this fundamental doctrine. In fact, humanity has gone so far in the opposite direction that all ...

This 8-page paper discusses how bacteria resistance to antibiotics fits in with evolutionary theory and natural selection. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 9 page paper assesses climate change as it relates to global warming. The author distinguishes hard scientific fact from speculation. Bibliography lists six sources.

This 6 page paper looks at four issues concerning Geographical Information Systems (GIS). The first part of the paper defines what is meant by GIS and looks at it's' components, the second part of the paper considers different sources of data for both vector and raster data. The third part of the paper considers the ...

This 6 page paper provides an overview of an instructional project on the concepts of air quality, ozone and volatile organic compounds. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 4-page paper details an experiment involving observation of mealworms and nutrition. The hypothesis is that mealworms fed oat brand or peat moss will gain the same amount of weight. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 7 page paper argues that humans have made a significant contribution to the problem of global warming. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses the work of Nicholas Copernicus and what it tells us about the times he lived in. Bibliography lists 3 sources.