Essays and Research Papers on Mixed Issues in Science

13 pages in length. Science and religion - perhaps in another place and time - would never have the occasion to infiltrate each other's unique worlds, inasmuch as no matter how hard people attempt to bring them together as complementary forces, they are - and have long been - destined to remain at opposite ...

A 7 page paper which examines how culture and religion influenced the development of science in ancient Greece and the ancient Islamic empire. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This paper discusses how science and belief in God can be combined to determine the origins of the universe. Topics under discussion include the Biblical theory of the origin of life, as well as the Big Bang theory, widely recognized by scientists as the way the universe was formed. Bibliography lists 21 sources.

This 4 page paper explores this pressing question. The author emphasizes that in fact there is no incompatibility. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines the model of integration as it concerns the relationship between science and religion. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page overview of several of the most devastating storms that have hit the U.S. This paper discusses how hurricanes form and how they are studied and tracked. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

5 pages in length. Writing in the late nineteenth century, Draper and White put forward an idea that was quickly embraced: the "warfare thesis," which suggests that science has always been in conflict with religion. Clearly, the direct connection between science and religion is not easily attained, inasmuch as science is based in ...

This is a 3 page paper that provides a summary of scientific research into religion and the human brain. Recent understandings are summarized. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of teaching creationism in public schools. Scientific and legal arguments are made against this practice. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page discussion of the many inroads made by ancient alchemists. Although our modern world tends to scoff at alchemy, it involved not just the pursuit to turn other substances into gold but rather formed the rudiments of ancient science. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page definition of eugenics. Traces its development from ancient times to the present. The author warns that with the introduction of new knowledge and technology, both the positives and negatives of selective breeding can be phenomenal. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page review of the online article by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This paper outlines the article's content, presents several points of criticism, and concludes with suggestions for improvement. No additional sources are listed.

6 pages in length. The writer discusses earth's geological history and briefly compares it with the other solar planets. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 12 page paper which examines the history, and geological history, of the Lake Metroparks in Northeastern Ohio. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 10 page overview of the flea and its impact on human history. This paper describes the natural history of the flea and its impact as a vector on its human host. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 14 page paper examines a number of works discussing archaeology, and argues that in general archaeologists tend to give more credence to cultures with literary traditions, rather than those that have strictly oral histories. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 3 page research paper that offers a brief history of the microscope, focusing primarily on Van Leeuwenhoek and Hooke's contributions in the seventeenth century. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6 page paper is a critical discussion of Stephen Hawkings ideas and how they have made a personal impact on the paper’s author. No additional sources are listed.

A 6 page paper discussing the stratification and geological history of this haven for geologists. The allure for geologists is that the canyon itself is geologically very young, but that the formations through which it is cut are very old. This gives insight to the geological record that otherwise would not be possible. ...

A 9 page paper that discusses various aspects of environment sciences. Some of the history is discussed in relationship to research conducted long ago and academic history that has assisted in bringing the sciences closer together. A section discussing some of the more recent concerns is also included. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 5 page overview of the history of genetic mapping, its history and applications. Includes an explanation of the Human Genome Project. Bibliography lists four sources.

5 pages in length. The writer compares approaches between the two authors by illustrating that when discussing the significance of this comparison, what it teaches, why anyone should care about it and what it tells about history, it is important to expound upon 1) the important role history plays in mankind's overall understanding of ...

5 pages in length. The history and function of radar and its subsequent updates in technology throughout the years is a subject of great interest and one of constant change. Science now uses radar in more ways than we realize, from military defense to watching the weather, even to warning us if we are about to get a ...

8 pages in length. Stratigraphy, the scientific study of geological history as devised by English engineer William Smith, came into existence some two hundred years ago. Smith's discovery of identical fossil-bearing rock located in vastly divergent areas of England made him realize that this was something much more than mere coincidence. Taking ...

An 8 page paper on the history of gravity as a known aspect of science. The writer describes the significance of the discovery of gravity using a historical overview. Kepler, Galileo, & Newton are among the many names discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.