The Human Genome Project Early in 1990, the Human Genome Project (HGP) was formed. This 13-year effort was formed to analyze the human genetic inheritance in its original molecular format. The Department of Energy and the National Institutes of Health were the main research agencies involved with the HGP. These two agencies were involved in developing and planing the project in the US g

Missing Link The development of man and his history has been a controversial topic between the creationists and evolutionists. Did the origins of hominids evolve over time from hominoids, or is this just a misconception' Charles Darwin advocated the idea of natural selection with his book he Origin of Species. With the publishing of his book many received a shocking proposal that man

Dinos Dinosaur Trace Fossils (http://www.emory.edu/COLLEGE/ENVS/research /ichnology/dinotraces.html), a website created by Emory University Environmental Science professor Dr. Anthony J. Martin, discusses trace fossils and the case they present as indirect evidence of ancient life. Dr. Martin possesses a B.S. in geobiology (St. Josephs College), a M.S. in geology (Miami University-O

Science, Keep It Rolling. Science is what keeps our world constantly advancing. Today we now need science more than ever because we need it in order to survive. There have been many concerns regarding scientific claims such as “Global Warming” and “a hole in the ozone layer.” Without science how would we be able to tackle those problems' With all the knowledge and advanced technology

Stem Cell Research Stem Cell Research: Are we creating more Frankenstein monsters' Stem cell research has been a very controversial issue. Why' Most of the research has been done with the usage of embryonic stem cells. This is where the controversy begins. There are two types of cloning embryo splitting and nuclear transfer. According to the article, “Blood Vessels Made from Stem C

THE INTERNAL ZONE The Intertidal Zone Littoral Zone Animal Printouts The intertidal area (also called the littoral zone) is where the land and sea meet, between the high and low tide zones. This complex marine ecosystem is found along coastlines worldwide. It is rich in nutrients and oxygen and is home to a variety of organisms. An Inhospitable, Changing Environment: Much of

The Moon Landing The day was July 20, 1969 and the first human had walked on the moon. During the cold war era (1961-1970) the United States pumped billions of dollars into its NASA program with the sole goal of landing on the moon. With its goal came consequences. On October 4, 1957 the Soviet Union launched its first Sputnik. It carried 184 pounds of scientific equipment into eart

Global Warming Global Warming Are you loosing sleep at night because you can not stop worrying about global warming and the affects it can have' It is probably highly unlikely. Is this something we should be concerned about' Or can this issue be thrown to the side' If you examine all factors: pollution, manipulation of people by environmentalists, mother nature, and pre-ca

Black Holes A black hole is a region in space where the gravity is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape. It is a region where matter collapses due to the heat and pressure supplied by the fusion of the material within the object. In a star, for example, if the fusion of the material within it is less than the gravitational pull inward, the star will collapse, and if it is m

Introduction To Bacteria And Viruses Introduction to Bacteria and Viruses Bacterium(pl. Bacteria) if we are speaking of a particular species, we refer to a bacterium. For example there is a specific species of bacterium that causes stomach problems and ulcers, these are known as helicobacter pylori. The standard treatment now for ulcers is antibiotics, and people are being cured. The co

Computer Replace Worker Free Trade Should America Protect Industries from Foreign Competition Many politicians oppose free international trade, trade without any restrictions, for a couple of reasons. From their point of view it would affect the United States in a couple of ways: 1. Many USA workers would lose their jobs because factories would be moved to the country with whom the U

Anthropology “One of the many controversies in Anthropology is how the past is represented (Irma Eckert 1987).” Is it represented accurately or does it have a biased opinion' A significant source that we rely on for obtaining accurate information about the past is our museums. Yet how accurate are they in capturing all the different kinds of cultures throughout North America' This

Gentically Modifed Canola Percy Schmeiser Vs Monsanto Canada Inc. Percy Schmeiser is a farmer in Saskatchewan who was found with genetically modified canola on his field. Monsanto has a patent on the canola such that farmers must sell it at the end of the year and cannot keep their grain. Schmeiser, who had claimed that the canola had blown onto his field, was found to have planted the

Human Genome Project The Human Genome Project Scientists are taking medical technology to new heights as they race to map all of the genes, nearly 30,000, in the 46 chromosomes of the human body. Along the way, they hope to understand the basis of, and maybe even develop methods of treating certain genetic diseases, such as Alzheimer's and Muscular Dystrophy. They plan to do this

Computers: Invention of the Century The History of Computers Only once in a lifetime will a new invention come about to touch every aspect of our lives. Such devices changed the way we manage, work, and live. A machine that has done all this and more now exists in nearly every business in the United States. This incredible invention is the computer. The electronic computer has been aroun

The Physical And Psychological Effects Of Obesity In Teenagers The Physical and Psychological Effects of Obesity in Teenagers Obesity in adolescents is a condition with severe effects on its victims’ health. The obesity of a person is determined by one’s body-mass index, or BMI, and calculated from the ratio between height and weight in kilograms/meter squared (Binns). In other word

The Power Of DNA And DNA Fingerprinting In 1984, Kirk Bloodsworth was arrested for raping and killing Dawn Hamilton, a nine-year-old who was found in a wooded area near her home in Rosedale, Maryland (Evans 63). Despite alibi witnesses placing him at home and other various places throughout the same day, he was found guilty of murder and was sentenced to death at his first trial in 1985

Benefits Of Space Exploration In the past three or four decades humanity gradually came to realize that boundaries of our home are not limited by the backyard, city, state, or country we live in. Not even by the planet we inhabit. People accumulated enough knowledge to start perceiving themselves as children of the universe, rather than “domineering center of life on Earth” (Grouchov 1

Ear The ear is an organ of the body that is used for hearing and balance. It is connected to the brain by the auditory nerve and is composed of three divisions, the external ear, the middle ear, and the inner ear. The greater part of which is enclosed within the temporal bone. The ear is looked upon as a miniature receiver, amplifier and signal-processing system. The structure of t

The Real Eve The Real Eve Humans have lived on this planet for around 150,000 years. There are people of all different races and cultures living in every area of the world. Research shows that we can all be traced back to share a common ancestry with one female who lived in Africa around 150,000 years ago. Modern science found that we all share mitochondrial DNA with this “genetic E

The Reasons Of Chernobyl Accident 1. INTRODUCTION Throughout the world there are several different designs of nuclear reactor to power turbines to generate electricity for a national grid. The reactors at Chernobyl, of which there were four by April 1986, with two more planned for the future, are known as RBMK-1000 and are only to be found in the ex-Soviyet Union. Building work beg

Clouds Clouds are collections of microscopic water droplets and ice crystals that float in the air. They are made up of millions of particles. These millions of little particles are water droplets that have evaporated from oceans, lakes, rivers, and so on. Clouds form by condensation which is when water vapor changes from a gas back into liquid. Clouds give the most accurate clue ab

The Rock Cycle The continuous cycle of rocks within the interior of the earth and on the earth’s surface is known as the rock cycle. Geologists have recognized three different types of rocks that constantly change from one form to another through a number of different processes. One such rock is the igneous rock, which is created from the cooling and solidification of molten material b

The Social Behavior Of Dolphins Introduction Dolphins are aquatic mammals, which belong to the whale family. The bottlenose dolphin in particular is very easy to research because of their adaptability to captivity. The bottlenose dolphin, tursiops truncates, is black or slate blue above and lighter underneath. It has dark flippers and is usually 6-12 feet in length. (Encyclopedia A

Benefits Of Space Exploration Benefits of Space Exploration In the past three or four decades humanity gradually came to realize that boundaries of our home are not limited by the backyard, city, state, or country we live in. Not even by the planet we inhabit. People accumulated enough knowledge to start perceiving themselves as children of the universe, rather than “domineering ce

Robotics In Medicine In the 21st century we are beginning to see a new era of complex technology: robots that assist the fallible human surgeon in performing minimally invasive surgery, with the goal of making these robots automatons that can perform surgeries without human input. These robots are being installed all over the world and will revolutionize the field of medical surgery. T

The Sociology Of Dolphins Introduction Dolphins are aquatic mammals, which belong to the whale family. The bottlenose dolphin in particular is very easy to research because of their adaptability to captivity. The bottlenose dolphin, tursiops truncates, is black or slate blue above and lighter underneath. It has dark flippers and is usually 6-12 feet in length. (Encyclopedia America

Adhd ADHD What is ADHD' Attention Deficit Disorder (AD/HD) is mostly an organic problem, which tends to run in families. ADHD is the most commonly diagnosed behavioral disorder in childhood. An estimated 3 to 5 percent of the general population suffers from the disorder, which is characterized by agitated behavior and an inability to focus on tasks. ¡§ In the early 20th century, American

The Tuberculosis Comeback Executive Summary: The return of our nation’s biggest killer in the 1900’s is re-emerging in its most powerful form ever seen. Tuberculosis (TB) faded off America’s screens in the 1950’s as the invention of antibiotics became the problem solver. As problems with the disease became domestically solved, funding for the cause decreased under the assumption that

Conservation of Energy Energy supplies can be extended by the conservation, or planned management, of currently available resources. There are three types of energy conservation practices. The first is curtailment; doing without. For instance, cutting back on travel to reduce the amount of gasoline burned. The second is overhaul; changing the way people live and the way goods and ser