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Science & Nature Essays and Term Papers
Genetic EngineeringThe formal definition of genetic engineering given in the Merriam-Webster Dictionary is “the directed alteration of genetic material by intervention in genetic processes”. Stated in another way, it is a scientific alteration of the structure of genetic material in a living organism. There are many ...
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The DachshundThis report is on Dachshunds. Dachshund translates to “Badger Dog” in German. The primary purpose for which the Dachshund was developed was to hunt badger. The authentic origin of the Dachshund as a breed can be traced to Germany during the years 1550-1850 when German foresters, gamekeepers, and ...
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Invisible CloakThe last few invisibility cloaks we've seen have relied on metamaterials to make tiny objects invisible to a specific wavelength of light. This "carpet cloak," from MIT, uses some calcite crystals to make much larger objects disappear in the visible spectrum.
The picture above basically tells ...
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Nitration Of BenzeneAbstract: The basic theories involved in this lab were how the Quantum mechanical model of the atom works and the theory behind flame tests. Theses help to accomplish the purpose because the flame test was the primary source used in this lab. The results were obtained by doing a flame test and ...
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Evolution and Natural Selection1. First off, evolution is a change in the genetic frequencies of alleles (genes) in a population over time causing a new species to form. Natural selection basically means that an organism living in a particular environment inherits or already obtains adaptations/physical characteristics that will ...
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Genetic EngineeringIt is a well-known fact that drugs and alcohol can damage the fetus. The drugs may damage chromosomes in the fetus, which may develop into a deformity, mental problems, or even addiction to the drug. It is also possible that a drug damaged the father's sperm cells, which damaged inversely damaged ...
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CFC's and the EnvironmentThe ozone layer has begun to become “thin.” It is often referred to as the “hole in the ozone layer.” This problem has been created by human activities and specific chemicals that have been released.
The chemicals released into the atmosphere are known as CFC’s. These chemicals are released, ...
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Marine BiologyMarine biology and marine sciences have many avenues of research and there is always some kind of research going on in this area. One of the growing concerns of marine sciences and biology is the issue of harmful algae blooms in the seas. “Harmful algal blooms (HABs) are proliferations of algae ...
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Leonardo as a ScientistLeonardo da Vinci was a genius who, driven by his almost haunting curiosity, set out on a mission of observing, analyzing the world. Although he is also a gifted artist, a ground breaking inventor, he should be most credited for his exceptional brilliance in science, which, in a way, might even be ...
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Periodic TableThere are 7 periods and 18 groups. The periodic table of the chemical elements (also periodic table of the elements or just the periodic table) is a tabular display of the chemical elements. Although precursors to this table exist, its invention is generally credited to Russian chemist Dmitri ...
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Avery's Article on Global WarmingAs a reader the first thing I noticed about this piece is that it is an extract from The Guardian newspaper. This shows that this article is meant for intelligent and a more intellectual readership. Avery is trying to convince the reader that Global Warming is a good thing which we can benefit ...
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The Reality Of TV Shows And Its Impact To The SocietyNowadays, the media airs programs that they feel are the best way to capture a person’s attention so that they can make a lot of money. Some of these programs are reality TV shows which have some negative effects. These effects may include: Setting bad examples on people especially children, ...
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Bacteria on Cell Phones?Problem:
Is there is bacteria growing on cell phones, and if there is, how much?
Background Research:
Bacteria are classified into two kingdoms, Eubacteria and Archaebacteria. They are found everywhere, especially Eubacteria. Bacteria are microscopic prokaryotes. They are heterotrophs, ...
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Egg ExperimentHard Boiled eggs
Place dozen eggs in large pot and fill with enough water to cover eggs. Bring eggs to boil, remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 20 minutes. Gently and carefully remove eggs from hot water, and place in bowl. Run cold tap water over eggs to cool off. ...
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Healthy AirHarvard University biomedical engineer David Edwards invented breathable vitamins as they get into the bloodstream faster than pills do. The product which Edwards created is called Le Whif. When you swallow pills, more specifically vitamins, the intestinal tract and liver degrade the active ...
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VolumeVolume is how much three-dimensional space a substance (solid, liquid, gas, or plasma) or shape occupies or contains,[1] often quantified numerically using the SI derived unit, the cubic metre. The volume of a container is generally understood to be the capacity of the container, i. e. the amount ...
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Koch Postulates“Koch is honoured as an intelligent historical figure who got some of the answers right”, not Moses who gave us revelations from God about how to do infection control (Harris, S. [1995])
Analyse Koch’s Postulates, and assess their values for modern microbiological practice
Robert Koch was ...
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What Products Produce Carbon DioxidePURPOSE
The purpose of this experiment was to determine which common household products when mixed with vinegar would create enough gas to inflate a balloon.
I became interested in chemical reactions when my mom was using common household products to cook, clean, treat illness and even in her ...
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CellsA parent cell divides to make two smaller daughter cells that then grow into full size cells and may or may not divide like their parent.
A nucleotide is made up of a phosphate a pentose or five carbon sugar and a one ring purimidie or a two ring purine
In a the DNA double helix a purine ...
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Nikola TeslaNIKOLA TESLA
Nikola Tesla was born on July 9/10 (midnight), 1856 in Smiljam, Croatia, to a Serbian family. His father was an orthodox priest. His mother was unschooled but quite intelligent. Nikola was a dreamer who loved poetry. He was self-disciplined and compulsive. His principle ...
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The Ozone Layer and CFCsIntroduction:
The depletion of the ozone layer has become a matter of growing concern in recent years; especially in light of the fact that the ubiquity of the environmental movement has made it impossible for ordinary citizens to overlook. In the mid-1970s, scientists at the Univ. of ...
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HurricanesHurricanes are giant, spiraling tropical storms that can pack wind speeds of over 160 miles (257 kilometers) an hour and unleash more than 2.4 trillion gallons (9 trillion liters) of rain a day. These same tropical storms are known as cyclones in the northern Indian Ocean and Bay of Bengal, and as ...
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Nature: A Place to Meet Your SensesNature is, by itself, a quiet and unenlightening place, but with the a better and different mindset, nature can become something more. One must make himself vulnerable to all of the living organisms around. By opening up all of one’s senses, a deeper understanding of the uniqueness can be ...
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Bio Lab Write UpAbstract
This report is a study of various light intensities of 0-watts, 75-watts, and 100-watts of light intensities on the light reaction in photosynthesis of spinach chloroplasts suspended in 0.5 M sucrose. During the experiment DCPIP was used in the chloroplasts in place of NADPH in the ...
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Weather in Casper, WyBen Alexander
Casper, Wyoming is the second largest city in the state, behind its capital Cheyenne. This city is located at the foot of Casper Mountain and is elevated at 5,345 feet. The latitude and longitude of Casper is 42° 52’ 0’’ N and 106° 18' 45" W. This city has a very low humidity ...
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