Essays and Research Papers on Mixed Issues in Science

This 5-page paper discusses heat, kinetic theory and other physical science questions. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page paper reviews the article published in a 2010 edition of International by authors Robert Stern and David W. Scholl. The mechanics of continental crust formation and destruction are represented symbolically by the ancient Chinese concept of Yin and Yang. No additional sources are listed.

This is a 5 page paper that provides an overview of human survivability. The claim is made that humans are the most destructive force. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 4 page paper examines the question of when should we discard explanations that are intuitively appealing. Examples are provided from history to support the value of science yet the author argues that some beliefs are simply too valuable to the human condition to be easily discarded. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of scientific articles. Climate change in the Maldives and conductive polymers are both covered in brief. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 6 page paper outlines cell theory and delineates the major similarities and differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This is a 6 page paper that provides an overview of "Science Matters", a book by Hazen and Trefil. A summary overview is given, as well as a report on how reading the text changed the reader's views on science. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page paper examines the development of the baby in the womb. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page paper, which includes both powerpoint slides and speaker notes, provides an overview of the impacts of radiation on the brain. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This nine page paper is broken into nine specific sections covering the circulatory, respiratory, muscular, skeletal, nervous, endocrine, renal/urinary, digestive, and reproductive systems. Bibliography lists 18 sources.

This 8 page paper details the way nitrogenous base, sugars, and phosphates combine to form DNA. The author then analyzes how society's rapid absorption of how DNA works can have potentially deleterious effects on not just mankind but on the world as a whole. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper summarizes the research of Greba, Gifkins and Kokkinidis (2001). This study involved investigating the effects of amygdaloid dopamine, using a sample of 48 male albino rats. Bibliography lists only this study.

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of ecosystems in the Rocky Mountains. The impact of humans is explored. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of how scientists use different methods to prove scientific hypotheses. This paper considers the different approaches utilized. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper responds to the following scenario: You arrive home late at night. You walk up to the front door, unlock it, and reach in to turn on the light switch located just inside the front door. The light does not come on! Now what? The application of the scientific method ...

This 5 page paper provides a response to the followintg statement: "Just because something is natural does not mean it is not dangerous. Take the earth's energy as an example. Every year, hundreds and sometimes thousands of people are killed because of earthquakes and other seismic events that destroy homes, buildings, cities, and roads." ...

This is a 7 page paper that provides an overview of babesia microti. Various aspects of the disease are discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page paper that outlines the steps in the scientific method by describing a simplistic science experiment. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page research paper that summarizes 3 studies, one quantitative, one qualitative and one mixed method on ADHD and offers an opinion as to which method is the best. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 15 page research paper/essay that offers an extensive summary of Darwin's theory, offering an explanation and defense of this theory, which continues to be controversial after 150 years. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

This 3 page paper provides an overview of the following questions: Part 1. Take a look at some journal articles. What did you find? Are they mostly quantitative or qualitative or are most of them a mix? Part 2. How do you understand the phrase,"Pie charts should never be used because they waste ink on ...

This three page paper provides an annotated bibliography on the topic of genetic engineering, specifically plant-based genetic engineering. This source identifies different sources, including a newspaper article and an interview transcript. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 3 page essay reports on the Memory exhibition at the Exploratorium Museum in San Francisco, which ran from May 22, 1998 to January 10, 1999. The writer describes the features available on the web site, which is still online. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This is a 4 page paper that provides an overview of DNA - protein interactions. Views of protein synthesis and DNA replication are included. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 4 page paper provides an overview of how seeds and fruit are designed to insure dispersal and germination. Bibliography lists 6 sources.