Natural Sciences Essay Examples and Topics. Page 5

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The Mind’s Big Bang: Video Analysis

On the other hand, modern humans developed a spear that was lighter and used it to throw the weapon to a distance of forty-two meters, a clear advantage over the Neanderthals.
  • Subjects: Evolution of Humans
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 761

Agriculture and Farming in Abu Dhabi

Many researches have been done on soil taxonomy in the UAE, with the invention of a non-absorbent type of soil that was one of the breakthroughs that have greatly influenced agriculture in Abu Dhabi.
  • Subjects: Agriculture
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1545

The Olmec and the Inca Civilizations Agriculture Practices

The aim of this paper is to compare the lifestyles and achievements of the Olmec and the Inca civilizations. The creation of the civilization was instigated by the fact that local alluvial soil was well [...]
  • Subjects: Agriculture
  • Pages: 10
  • Words: 2838

Urban Agriculture in Chicago: Pros and Cons

The climatic changes that have adversely affected the ability of farmers in the rural areas to generate high yields in their farms have led to a reduction in the number of fresh products reaching the [...]
  • Subjects: Agriculture
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1471

The San People of Namibia and Their Life

The San people live in a country called Namibia, which is located at the west coast of the southern part of Africa. As discussed earlier, one of the good virtues they have is that they [...]
  • Subjects: Anthropology
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 865

Nylons: Production, Characteristics and Applications

The general background provides information on the various terms used to describe nylon, the history of nylon, a comparison between nylon and other natural materials, such as cotton and silk, and the standards set aside [...]
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  • Subjects: Chemistry
  • Pages: 16
  • Words: 4161

The Mysteries of the Tomb of Queen Paubi

As it often happens with various works of art that have stood the time test of several epochs, the creator of the harp and the invalid soundbox inside it is unknown.
  • Subjects: Archeology
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 555

Common Biochemical Cycles

Carbon is also an important element for the living organisms; hence the carbon cycle which is a gaseous cycle takes place to recycle the carbon and make it available for the living organisms.
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 616

Hudson River Pollution Concerns

Unfortunately, the Industrial Revolution and the subsequent advancement of the local and national economy have turned the River into an object of environmental pollution.
  • Pages: 8
  • Words: 2187

Lubricants Oil Production in Refineries

Despite being various categories of the lube oil as mentioned earlier in the project, mineral lube oil from petroleum is the commonly preferred lubricating oil to the synthetic lube oil.Fig.showing lubricating oil The history of [...]
  • Subjects: Chemistry
  • Pages: 8
  • Words: 2245

Hydroponics Application in Abu Dhabi

The several advantages that the hydroponics techniques offer include: The use of hydroponics systems in the production of plants allows for the cultivation of the crops in all seasons of the year when using greenhouses.
  • Subjects: Agriculture
  • Pages: 12
  • Words: 3387

World Regional Geography: London and Paris Comparison

With regards the boundary, while the absolute location of Europe is defined by high and upper-middle economies that stretch to Eastern Russia, the relative location of Europe is limited to few states.
  • Subjects: Geography
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 647

Analytical Information and Facts about Namibia

It is essential to note that the sand sea occurs as a result of soil erosion, which facilitates collection of the sand mainly in River Orange and in other parts of the desert.
  • Subjects: Countries Studies
  • Pages: 20
  • Words: 5443

Geography of Australia and New Zealand

On comparing this map with the spatial distribution of population map one thing emerges: the population density follows the same path.
  • Subjects: Geography
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 324

Greco-Roman v. Modern Sexuality

The Greco-Roman world can be defined as the geographical area around the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea. The differences in social ranks affected the spread of knowledge in sexuality among men and women of [...]
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  • Subjects: Countries Studies
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1129

Gold’s Production and Processing

However, it is this severity of the social as well as the environmental issues associated with the production of the mineral that has generated a big concern from the global authorities leading to interventions of [...]
  • Subjects: Chemistry
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 1634

Grass Fed versus Grain and Corn Fed Animals

As an alternative, other than matching the quantity of corn fed to the animals with the amount of grass and other normal feed by beef farmers, the FDA may be required to regulate the use [...]
  • Subjects: Zoology
  • Pages: 9
  • Words: 2475

Human Geography: Urbanization

The high prices of food in some regions of the world make most of the people to starve. Most of the people in developed countries like in US, UK, Canada and Australia are well endowed [...]
  • Subjects: Geography
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1276

Vaquita – Endangered Species

The vaquita looks like a star curved stocky porpoise and it is the smallest of all the porpoises in the world.
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  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1367

The Major Characteristics of Zambia

A total of eight countries are its neighbors; including Angola to the west, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Namibia and Botswana to the south, Malawi to the east, Tanzania to the north-east, and the Democratic republic of Congo [...]
  • Subjects: Countries Studies
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 904

Why Indeed Did the WTC Buildings Completely Collapse?

His claim regards the presence of molten metal observed at the basement of the rubble of the collapsed towers. The smoke and dust was also observed to emerge in a sequential fast timing The molten [...]
  • Subjects: Chemistry
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 339

Anti-Agriculture vs. Agriculture Advocacy Groups

Agriculture advocacy and anti-agriculture groups' perspectives on technology and innovation are critical distinctions between activist groups that oppose agriculture and those that support it.
  • Subjects: Agriculture
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 900

The Chemical Reaction of Methane and Oxygen Gases

The chemical compositions of the reacting elements or compounds dictate the nature of the reaction. The chemical reaction entails the combustion of methane gas in the presence of oxygen gas, which are the reactants.
  • Subjects: Chemistry
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 318

Bee Extinction Causes and Preservation Solutions

This scientific research investigates various aspects of bee extinction, such as the use of chemicals and their harmful effects on bees, the impact of climate change and urbanization, and proposals for bee population preservation and [...]
  • Subjects: Agriculture
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 841

Five Themes of Geography Applied to Africa

To describe the human geography of Africa, the location and characteristics of settlements, as well as other factors such as economy, social structures, and culture, can be applied.
  • Subjects: Geography
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 358

Environmental Ethics of Pesticide Usage in Agriculture

For example, pesticides are responsible for the destruction of the soil and harm to the overall ecosystem. The soil, water, and air resources are at a high risk of contamination from the toxins that are [...]
  • Subjects: Agriculture
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 735

Is the Body a Limit for the Human Being?

In this essay, the question of whether the body is a limit for the human being is discussed from the point of view of feminism and evolutionism.
  • Subjects: Evolution of Humans
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1186

The Human Family Tree Development

Thus, the investigation of the existing lines of descent in a human family tree allows scientists to determine the worth of connection dots and differences and similarities between the ancestors.
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 568

Evolutionism: Are Humans Animals?

The above provisions are claimed to be credible by other scientists as they not only find the confirmation of Darwin's standpoint in research but add to the knowledge in this field.
  • Subjects: Evolution of Humans
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 290

Anthropological Reflection on Witchcraft

According to the article, the practice of spirituality is associated with poverty and ignorance in the Dogondoutchi region, while Islam corresponds to power and respect.
  • Subjects: Anthropology
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 614

Energy Balance and Expenditure

Energy density, which is typically expressed as the number of calories in a gram, is the quantity of energy or calories in a specific weight of food.
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 304

Analysis of the Forbidden City of China

In reality, it is the largest preserved palace complex in the world, and it is one of the finest achievements of the Ming dynasty.
  • Subjects: Countries Studies
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 396

Hominids and Stages of Human Evolution

Ardipithecus ramidus, Australopithecines, Homo habilis, Homo erectus, and Homo Neanderthal are stages of human evolution with distinct physical appearances and behavior. The molars and premolars of Homo habilis were comparatively smaller than Ardipithecus and Australopithecus.
  • Subjects: Evolution of Humans
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 563

Methods of Finding and Identifying Dinosaur Fossils

The fossil record reveals that birds are the modern and feathered version of dinosaurs that evolved from past theropods in the Late Jurassic age. The reason for this is to ensure that fossil particulars weathering [...]
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 10
  • Words: 2816

Epithelial Tissue: Structure and Functions

Because simple squamous epithelium is involved in the composition of the lungs, the heart, blood, and lymphatic vessels, it plays crucial functions in the body.
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 826

Aggression in Nonhuman Primates and Human Evolution

Comparing and analyzing the sources of aggression among chimpanzees and bonobos revealed that environmental factors, such as food availability, determined key differences of social structure and aggression patterns in chimps and bonobos.
  • Subjects: Evolution of Humans
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1104

Gene Therapy: History, Description, Steps, and Future

The field of research concerning the modification of cells to cure certain diseases became known in the early 1970s. The success of the procedure was then published and performed in 2002.
  • Subjects: Genetics
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 1722

Gene Mutation Effects and Prevention

In the scientific world, gradual body change is a common occurrence witnessed in many parts of the world over a couple of years. In conclusion, the mutation causes a physical dysfunction and change in the [...]
  • Subjects: Genetics
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 366

Biology Lab Report: Biodiversity Study of Lichens

As a consequence of these results, the variety of foods found in forest flora that include lichens may be linked to varying optimum conditions for establishment and development.
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 446

Computational Biology as an Essential Research Area

In particular, the field of computational biology uses the principles of mathematical analysis, statistics, and computer modeling to test hypotheses and forecasting experimental results.
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 911

Anthropology: Definition and Purposes

It goes without saying that all three fields in the social sciences, psychology, sociology, and anthropology, play a vital role in the understanding of human beings, and their examination is highly essential and engaging.
  • Subjects: Anthropology
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 283

The American Crow Species Analysis

The information in the article is very reliable as the study was conducted through a scientific procedure to reach a conclusion.
  • Subjects: Zoology
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 859

Neuroethics, Its Meanings and Main Topics

Neuroscience studies how the brain works and what is the structure of the brain. It is important to understand the anatomy, physiology, biochemistry of the brain, and to correlate them with the behavior.
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 372

The Article “Is This the End?” by James Atlas

As Atlas contemplates the existing monuments of the 20th-21st centuries, he writes about the great nations of the past, such as the Roman Empire, that never thought it would collapse in the way it did.
  • Subjects: Archeology
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 578

Blood Cells and Their Functions

The function of red blood cells lies in carrying oxygen from the lung to the rest of the body. Such a shape allows them to increase the area of the surface, which, in turn, creates [...]
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 567

Genetic and Genomic Technology

Positive results mean that a patient has been diagnosed with the disease, and so treatment is essential to ensure the patient's good health.
  • Subjects: Genetics
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 949

Percent Composition of Calcium in Salt: Gravimetric Analysis

The precipitative gravimetric analysis allows the use of a net ionic equation for the measurement of the mass of solid calcium oxalate, determination of percent composition of calcium in the salt using the empirical formula, [...]
  • Subjects: Chemistry
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1126

The Komodo Dragon: Species Conservation Plan

The Komodo dragon is the heaviest carnivorous lizard on the planet listed in the IUCN red list as vulnerable. The current geographical range of this species is the Komodo National Park and Flores Island.
  • Subjects: Zoology
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 675

The History of European Alchemy

The birth of this concept was found through the merger of the philosophies of Aristotle with Christian theology and for centuries predominantly found in Europe of the middle Ages and Renaissance.
  • Subjects: Chemistry
  • Pages: 20
  • Words: 5823

Native Dune Systems vs. Man-Made Beach Structures

Economic analyses and resumes provided in this paper state that the safety and protection of shorelines are paramount to Florida tourism, and that the destruction of these shores are going to hurt the economy of [...]
  • Subjects: Geography
  • Pages: 20
  • Words: 5002

DNA Cloning and Sequencing: The Experiment

The plasmid vector pTTQ18 and the GFP PCR product will be digested with restriction enzymes and the desired DNA fragments obtained thereof will be purified by Polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis and ligated with DNA ligase resulting [...]
  • Subjects: Genetics
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 573

Researching the Physiology of the Eye

It then progresses to the pupil, where the size of the pupil varies depending on the intensity of the incoming light, a phenomenon referred to the as pupillary light response.
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1122

UV & VIS Spectroscopy Experiment

The first was to determine the unknown concentrations of samples A and B using linear dilution while the other employed the serial decimal dilution method.
  • Subjects: Chemistry
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 891

Chlamydia Sexually Transmitted Disease

The clinical manifestations of chlamydial infection depend on the virulence of the pathogen, the duration of the stay of chlamydia in the body, the topography of the lesion, the severity of local and general reactions [...]
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 659

The Evolution of Human Skin Color

The amount of UV light depends on the latitude: the highest concentration is spread throughout the equator, while the areas close to the Earth's poles had it in scarcity. Both folate and vitamin D contributed [...]
  • Subjects: Evolution of Humans
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 374

The Kingdom Fungi: The Structure, Characteristics

It is a kingdom of living organisms that contains eukaryotic, heterotrophic organisms whose cells are enclosed by cell walls. Their cell organelles are bound by membranes hence the name eukaryotic.
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 8
  • Words: 849

Campania, Italy: Geographic Analysis

The region is in the southern parts of Italy. It covers an area of 13,590 km², borders Mediterranean sea to the west, and located in the renowned Italian peninsula.
  • Subjects: Geography
  • Pages: 9
  • Words: 745

Amperometry: Chemical Analysis

First of all, it should be recalled that the use of electrochemical methods in quantitative analysis is based on the use of dependencies of measured parameters of electrochemical processes on the content or concentration of [...]
  • Subjects: Chemistry
  • Pages: 13
  • Words: 3681

Microbiology and Its Role in Healthcare

Microbiology, as a broad scientific field, entails an array of concepts and issues that are of pivotal relevance to health care as a whole and the science of pathophysiology, in particular.
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 296

The Concept of DNA Barcoding

The first step towards safeguarding and gaining from biodiversity involves sampling, identifying, and studying the biological specimens to identify the extent of the diversity and use that knowledge for the benefit of the country.
  • Subjects: Genetics
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 625

The Concept of Selective Breeding

In order to carry out selective breeding, the breeder must first of all have a breeding stock with the desired qualities.
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 10
  • Words: 2724

Lipids: Fatty Acids and Glycerols

The membrane, made up of lipids, facilitates the fluid movement and transportation of the vital elements of the cell. A lack of these vitamins in the body leads to various diseases and conditions.
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 916

Transgenic Animals: Methods and Reasons For Creating

Animal models have been used throughout the history of biology to facilitate the understanding of pathogenesis mechanisms, and in the development of effective therapies. The advantage of this method is in its ability to culture [...]
  • Subjects: Genetics
  • Pages: 8
  • Words: 2234

Cell Theory, Functions, Discoveries

The basic premises of cell theory include that the basic unit of structure in all living organisms is the cell. The other premise in cell theory is that the functionality of an organism is a [...]
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 742

Cells, Tissues, and Major Organs Systems

The report will cover the structure and functions of animal cells and organelles. It will also address the structure and functions of tissues and main organs of the body.
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 8
  • Words: 2269

The Photosynthetic Rate in Terrestrial Plants

In this regard, one is expected to establish the necessities of photosynthesis and discover the requirement of carbon dioxide and light for oxygen evolution.
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1232

Herbicide Resistant Weeds: Causes and Prevention

Herbicides are used by farmers to control the population of specific weeds in their farms, but genetic mutations in the part of some weed species can lead to their development of resistance against the herbicides.
  • Subjects: Agriculture
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 568

Proteus Vulgaris Bacterium and Its Characteristics

As far as the size of the bacterium is concerned, most of the specimens of P. Finally, cystitis and prostatitis can be viewed as a possible prognosis in the case of contracting P.
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 558

Atlantic Tomcod’s Adaptation Experiment

Conversely, those with the gene survived and passed it on to their young, making them immune to the toxins in the water and ultimately creating a generation of PCB resistant tomcod.
  • Subjects: Zoology
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1385

Pesticides’ Effects on Rivers and Streams

Once the pesticides are in the water, they affect aquatic life and the entire organisms in the food chain. Water is a basic need for all living organisms, and the harmful effects of pesticides in [...]
  • Subjects: Chemistry
  • Pages: 9
  • Words: 2528

Analyzing the Economy of Cuba

The government controlled most of the means of production and employed a large percentage of the workforce. In the current paper, the author takes an in-depth look into the current status of the Cuban economy.
  • Subjects: Countries Studies
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1214

Types of Saturation Indices: Calcium Carbonate

According to Stein, the value of the index describes the stability of the calcium carbonate contained in water. In the event that the value of LSI is at zero, then water is said to be [...]
  • Subjects: Chemistry
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 1698

Genetic Male Pattern Baldness

Vertex hair loss: Vertex hair loss can be observed on the top of the head which is crown area and does not touch the hairline of the forehead.
  • Subjects: Genetics
  • Pages: 10
  • Words: 2770

Forensic Procedures: Hairs and Fibres

The continued cases of robbery, murder and rape have been countered with the adoption of various forensic procedures to bring the crime perpetrators to book. The collection of hairs and fibres is usually the first [...]
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 7
  • Words: 2067

City of Perth, Australia Exploration

The city of Perth in Australia has a rich heritage in terms of cultural values and attitudes which define the culture of the city and this is evidenced by the exotic buildings and open spaces [...]
  • Subjects: Geography
  • Pages: 10
  • Words: 2936

Application of Catalyst and Energy Production

This work entails developing a catalyst coupled with the construction of a good reformer in the field of catalysis. The catalyst is released at the end of the reaction and may be used again.
  • Subjects: Chemistry
  • Pages: 35
  • Words: 8961

“Why Study Photosynthesis?” by Devens Gust

By revealing the information about the details of photosynthesis, Gust encourages people to investigate and to develop the innovated techniques thus applying them to the problem solution in the different spheres of life.
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 565

The Evolution of Insect Wings

This theory states that wings developed from a section of the legs of wingless insects. According to Carpenter, wings developed from gills through the evolution of gene expression with similarities between winged and wingless insects.
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 10
  • Words: 2695

Climate Zones of the United States

In general, the majority of the territory belongs to a temperate climate, humid in the east and dry in the west, with hot summers and cold winters. The tropical climate can be seen in Florida [...]
  • Subjects: Geography
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 325

The Climate in New York, Miami and Chicago

Although these locations are not enough to embrace the entirety of the varied American climate, they offer unique characteristics of the target settings, such as the proximity to the ocean, the propensity toward rapid changes [...]
  • Subjects: Geography
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1460

Potassium Polyacrylate Definition

Potassium Polyacrylate is a substance added to the soil to absorb and store water for the plants. Potassium Polyacrylate can also absorb and release fertilizers into the soil, the same way it does to water.
  • Subjects: Agriculture
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 574

Natural History: The Ploughshare Tortoise

The study aimed to produce a phylogeny of the family Testudinidae through the analysis of five molecular sets: three genes in the mitochondrial DNA and two genes in the nuclear DNA.
  • Subjects: Zoology
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1433

Brasilia: Brief Characteristics of the City

The location of the city is along the Central Western region of the country along Planalto central plateau. The economy of the city is in a large essence a government based one.
  • Subjects: Geography
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 524

Geography and Its Impact on History of Societies

The climate of the continent was largely uniform, and this ensured that the populations were able to migrate and adapt their crops to different parts of the continent.
  • Subjects: Anthropology
  • Pages: 9
  • Words: 2697

Dogs, Their Talents and Abilities

Maybe it is because of this direct interaction with humans that allow dogs to understand the basic human emotions and needs which led the animal to develop a way to comfort their human companions.
  • Subjects: Zoology
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 911

History Science: The Importance Nowadays

Through the historical study of past individuals, situations and events, a student of history is exposed to real complexities that individuals in the past have endured.
  • Subjects: Evolution of Humans
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 941

Preperation of Cyclohexene From Cyclohxanol

Cyclohexene is a hydrocarbon with a formula C6H10. This molecule is related to cyclohexane ring with a replacement of one hydrogen atom by a hydroxyl group.
  • Subjects: Chemistry
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 581

Marfan Syndrome in Genetic Counseling

The two generation hierarchies above and one generation hierarchy below the Anne's generation was pooled and presented in the chart as below: Firstly, the typical clinical symptoms attributed to MFS were sorted from the description [...]
  • Subjects: Genetics
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1442

Neolithic Revolution and Climate Change

At the primary stage of the evolution of human civilization, the rise of agriculture in the later part of stone age, also known as the Neolithic Revolution, was ultimately necessary to keep pace with the [...]
  • Subjects: Agriculture
  • Pages: 9
  • Words: 2523

Ecuador: A Country Study, Culture, People and History

There is small variation in daytime hours due to the location of Ecuador on the equator The capital city of Ecuador is Quito, located in the Pichincha province in the sierra region.
  • Subjects: Countries Studies
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 694

Element of the Periodic Table – Antimony

Antimony is mostly found with other elements and "Antimony was recognized in compounds by the ancients and was known as a metal at the beginning of the 17th century and possibly much earlier" Antimony is [...]
  • Subjects: Chemistry
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1356

Functions of Imagination in Paleontology

Paleontology involves the inquiry of living things like creatures, vegetations, and further beings that existed in the primitive period, that is, in excess of 5,500 years past. The creatures were living when the rocks were [...]
  • Subjects: Archeology
  • Pages: 10
  • Words: 2778