Natural Sciences Essay Examples and Topics. Page 6

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Indigenous Australians: History, Culture, Identity

The meaning of a group, a family, the importance of partnership and the way these people percept co-existence all of these aspects are included into the studies of kinship.
  • Subjects: Anthropology
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1266

Nature versus Nurture: the Simple Contrast

In the context of this essay, nature signifies the effect of genes in the DNA structure that are transferable from a parent to the offspring.
  • Subjects: Evolution of Humans
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1109

Thinking Anthropologically by Salzman and Rice

In the book, the authors urge learners to acknowledge the anthropological approach of perceiving their environment. In the chapter, the authors address the learners and the instructors in different sections.
  • Subjects: Anthropology
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 560

SOFAR Effects on the Marine Life

The speed and energy of the sounds that are transmitted in the SOFAR channel are maintained without being altered because of the pressure, which increases with increase in depth.
  • Subjects: Geography
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 599

Naphtha Reforming: Progress and Profits

In fact, some studies have explored the unknown elements of the catalytic process in naphtha reforming. It is also necessary to note that elements in the hydrocarbons and concentrations of other elements are responsible for [...]
  • Subjects: Chemistry
  • Pages: 15
  • Words: 4185

Biosphere Evolution and Threats

The biosphere, however, overlaps between all the spheres that include the lithosphere, which is found on the surface of the earth.
  • Subjects: Geography
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 867

Swiffer Wet Refills Materials

These important steps are the selection of the fibers which can be used for the production of the wet mopping cloths; the process of laying the chosen type of fibers to make a definite type [...]
  • Subjects: Chemistry
  • Pages: 7
  • Words: 1913

Blending Inheritance and Valid Concepts

The model of blending inheritance implies that the offspring gets the traits that equal to the average of the same traits in their parents.
  • Subjects: Genetics
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 564

Agriculture Effects on Wild Animals

An increase in agricultural activities has subjected a majority of the wild animals to the danger of extinction. Prior to the introduction of the mongoose in Hawaii, it was easy to find a Nene goose [...]
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  • Subjects: Agriculture
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 856

Anthropology Issues: Extinct Hominid Java Man

Java man's fossil was discovered in Java, an island in Indonesia. Java man's fossil discovery occurred along river Solo's bank in the Eastern part of Java.
  • Subjects: Anthropology
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1118

Patrilineal and Matrilineal Descent Groups

For example, in a patrilineal descent, the descent group is composed of both the females and males sired by a father belonging to the patriarchal affiliation.
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  • Subjects: Anthropology
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1713

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

The Farmers’ Market Analysis

For the farmers the benefit lies in the cost saving of the production transportation and in the ability of the wholesale with the large grocery companies.
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  • Subjects: Agriculture
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 837

Kosovo Geography and Demographics

Kosovo's present standing is the outcome of the mayhem of the degeneration of Yugoslavia, especially the Kosovo War of 1998 until 1999.
  • Subjects: Geography
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1137

The Huaorani of Ecuador

In such an organization, there is a wide variety of help for the day to day chores that is defined according to the ability and position of the family member.
  • Subjects: Anthropology
  • Pages: 8
  • Words: 2478

Landscape: Ma Yansong & the Shanshui City

Shanshui city landscape has a great connection with the cultural designs and methodology of urban planning that is inherent in the ancient Chinese culture.
  • Subjects: Geography
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 1673

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

Safety of Birds in Confinement

The most common cage material for outside cages is galvanized caging wire that is produced in sheets and cut to form the appropriate cage size for the bird or birds to be housed.
  • Subjects: Zoology
  • Pages: 8
  • Words: 2248

Melanin Theory as a Pseudoscientific Claim

The architects of this theory believe that white people are mutants and that whiter skin is a form of albinism with the likes of Wade Nobles opining that "Blacks are fully human because of their [...]
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  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 9
  • Words: 1645

Thailand’s Development of Tourism

The economic and social implications of tourism for the country depend on the fact that the majority of the country's urban population works in the sphere of tourism and service.
  • Subjects: Countries Studies
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1409

Genetically Modified Corn in the United States of America

This paper does not only asses the impact of GM maize to the agricultural sector but also highlights the risk and beneficial factors the technology has caused to both environment and the public health sector [...]
  • Subjects: Genetics
  • Pages: 9
  • Words: 2408

National Geographic Travelers Magazine analysis

The other related publication and electronic media by the same publisher include the National Geographic Kids, National Geographic Adventure and the National Expedition.
  • Subjects: Geography
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 653

Effects of Industrialized Agriculture

Finally, the corporations that are involved in the process of food production are responsible for the creation of new markets for consumption and the global trade of agricultural products.
  • Subjects: Agriculture
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1596

Environmental Studies – Sustainable Development

"Sustainability is refers to the indefinite use of available natural resources without ever causing depletion of the energy or material sources on which man depends; while, development is the continued improvement of living standards as [...]
  • Subjects: Agriculture
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1517

Pros and Cons of Use of Pesticides

Use of DDT and other pesticides may cause harm to the ecosystem if not well used and thus it is advisable to approach this issue with more precaution.
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  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 581

Population Demographics: Hungary

The comparison of Hungary to the rest of the world based on the population growth rate shows that the country is ranked 206.
  • Subjects: Geography
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1156

History and Culture of the Brazil

However, in rural areas wooden and prefabricated houses are common due to the availability of timber and lack of cement in such localities. This is because of the hot weather condition in most of the [...]
  • Subjects: Geography
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 1044

Survival Mechanisms Of Wild Animals

Trinkel and Kastberger argue that, the foremost threat that is facing lions in the jungle is the intrusion of more carnivores because they can overwhelm lions and force them to migrate to other destinations.
  • Subjects: Zoology
  • Pages: 10
  • Words: 2925

Aging, Culture, Ethnicity and Family Care

The research by the author shows the limitations of the informal structures in dealing with the elderly. She is the organizer of the family reunions and the custodian of the family history.
  • Subjects: Anthropology
  • Pages: 10
  • Words: 2766

Falling in Love as Part of Natural Selection

Further, the science of love exhibits to us that falling in love is in fact ingrained in our physiological makeup and as a natural component of our being, we cannot help to fall in love [...]
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1085

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

Census Tract 78.09: Oahu Island

In addition, most of the population that amounts to about 75 % of the total count is known to dwell on the 'urban' side of the island.
  • Subjects: Geography
  • Pages: 8
  • Words: 2163

Article Summary

In his article,' Professional vision', Charles Goodwin seeks to examine the discursive practices often used by members of a given profession to shape the domain of their professional assessment, the phenomenal environment where their thoughts [...]
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  • Subjects: Anthropology
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 560

Bacterial Growth Curve Laboratory Experiment

To identify changes in a bacterial population in each of the four stages of a growth curve. To determine the actual growth rate of a bacterial culture by constructing a growth curve.
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 666

Born and Made Leadership: Twin Studies

For instance, if the twins' genetic leadership qualities can be cultivated in the correct setting, they are born with the potential and aptitude to emerge as leaders.
  • Subjects: Genetics
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 520

The Miller-Urey Experiment and Findings

The researchers note that their experiment was designed to mimic the primitive earth's atmosphere and not the ideal conditions required for the development of amino acids. At the experiment's conclusion, the solution in the flask [...]
  • Subjects: Chemistry
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 906

Canadian Ontario’s Economic Contributions

The report also analyses the presence of Bone's fault lines and the projection of the fault line in the next ten years. Therefore, the population in Ontario is concentrated in the southwest and dispersed in [...]
  • Subjects: Countries Studies
  • Pages: 7
  • Words: 1955

Ethical Issues with Fetal Anomalies

When genetic testing shows anomalies, it is essential for healthcare professionals to show compassion and provide evidence-based recommendations regarding the health of the fetus to the parents.
  • Subjects: Genetics
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 613

Literature on Invasive Plants in the United Kingdom

This essay entails a literature review to understand the nature, impacts and control of the "big four" invasive plants in the United Kingdom: Japanese knotweed, Himalayan balsam, giant hogweed, and rhododendron. The outline for the [...]
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1496

Regional Analysis of Surrey, British Columbia

The city of Surrey, River Fraser, and the Cascadia faultline have always made up the characteristics of the region together with its artistic beauty. The painting is a beautiful landscape of the Fraser River in [...]
  • Subjects: Geography
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 669

Anthropology and the Nacirema Group

The Nacirema group is recognized as belonging to the field of cultural anthropology through the analysis of publications; this is because they carried out practices such as piercing the flesh with sharp objects and scraping [...]
  • Subjects: Anthropology
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 379

Spectrophotometers: Invention and Development

Jensen explains that spectrophotometers can be used to make measurements where previous methods were unable to, like measuring the amount of light absorbed by a substance at different wavelengths.
  • Subjects: Chemistry
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 626

Streptococcus Pyogenes Overview

Streptococcus pyogenes, a beta-hemolytic bacteria, is officially a member of the Streptococcaceae family, which is regarded as the most harmful member of the entire genus due to the vast range of illnesses associated with it.
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 925

The Effect of pH on Water Holding Capacity of Chicken

In the present laboratory work, the main issue is to investigate the potential relationship between WHC as a measure of moisture content and chicken pH; specifically, the question is to identify the effect of meat [...]
  • Subjects: Chemistry
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 974

Internet of Things in Agriculture

According to Chalimov, farmers can control such indicators as soil contamination, the proportion of harmful substances in the air, the level of water pollution, and many other characteristics that are crucial to address timely.
  • Subjects: Agriculture
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 415

Success and Failure of South Korea

In conclusion, South Korea's remarkable rise as a prosperous economy sown the seeds of the challenges it faces because the system was primed for rapid growth without ensuring it is resilient to its current failures.
  • Subjects: Countries Studies
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 282

Isopropyl Alcohol in Cosmetics and Medicine

Isopropyl is synthesized in two steps: through the reaction of propylene with sulfuric acid and the consequent hydrolysis. In the context of isopropyl alternatives as sanitizers, ethyl alcohol serves as a solid option.
  • Subjects: Chemistry
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 528

The Importance of Teaching Alternative Evolution Theories

The theory of evolution should be the basis of the entire course of biology at school. The general representation of the leading alternative evolution concepts should be provided before the arguments for these theories implementation [...]
  • Subjects: Evolution of Humans
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1122

The Human Cloning Issue and Ethics

Additionally, as expressed by Ayala, "the biological endowment of mankind is rapidly deteriorating," and cloning allows us to resolve such issues. As seen in the example of Frankenstein, "breatheless horror and disgust" are followed by [...]
  • Subjects: Genetics
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 544

The Psychological Nature of Memory

Using the numerical representation of the participants' results, the researchers calculated the dependence of the memory and theory of mind in the process of recalling the interlocutors.
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1223

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

The Spirit Bear of British Columbia

The Spirit bear of the British Colony is a unique species of bears that amaze with their appearance and are of particular importance to the population of British Columbia.
  • Subjects: Zoology
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 275

Practical Report: Determination of a Bacteriophage Titer

It is suggested that all the different viruses account for the quantity exceeding the number of stars in the universe. Viruses are called obligate intracellular parasites as they need the host cell in order to [...]
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 358

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

Living in Switzerland: The Main Benefits

Switzerland is on the list of leaders not only in the country's economic state but also regarding quality of life. The country has a 13-month system: the salary is paid in double volume in the [...]
  • Subjects: Countries Studies
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 378

A Statistical Experiment: Junco Birds

The presence and content of 2-pentadecanone in the male may be related to the saturation of particular odors that excite the reproductive call of female birds.
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 596

East Asian History: Japan and Korea

The national culture is considered to be formed under the influence of specific natural and climatic conditions, in the context of a unique cultural and historical development, and under the influence of various religions and [...]
  • Subjects: Countries Studies
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 716

A Lab Report for Microbiology Class

The main advantage of this microbiological method is the different concentrations of nutrients and oxygen at different levels of the depth of the beaker: this allows bacteria with different aerotolerant needs to grow.
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 576

Chemical Composition of Cells: A Lab Experiment

This laboratory experiment focuses on the chemical composition of cells, appropriate identification of which contributes to the understanding of distinctions between organic and inorganic chemicals.
  • Subjects: Chemistry
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 284

Bioinorganic Chemistry: Metallothioneins

Animal MTs have implications in inherited and occupational diseases that are linked to metabolic disorders in the handling of metal ions.
  • Subjects: Chemistry
  • Pages: 30
  • Words: 6185

Importance of the Brain in Human Body

The brain also provides a long-term storage memory where a reader may be in a position to recall the events that have taken place in the comprehension and the right order.
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 946

Evolutionary Changes of Animals and Plants

This presentation will show how animals and plants evolved with time passing. It is critical to examine the factors that underlie these processes and their outcomes.
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 12
  • Words: 869

Analysis of Uniform in Japanese Schools

In addition, uniforms and the rules of school life contribute to the development of a sense of harmony and collectivism in children.
  • Subjects: Countries Studies
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1116

Camel Racing and Nutrition

The ability of camels to digest a lot of roughage is due to the existence of micro-flora. Roughage is the main source of diet for camels.
  • Subjects: Zoology
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 871

Vision, Its Structure and Function in Humans

Light enters the eye through the cornea and passes through the iris to the retina where it is focused. Photoreceptor cells are linked to the optic nerve fibers and make the image more visual.
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 179

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

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

Effect of MgCl2 and NaCl Solutions on the Germination

Moreover, in the first and the third groups, the wheat seeds were placed in wetted paper towels whereas in the second and the fourth groups, the wheat seeds were placed on top of the wetted [...]
  • Subjects: Chemistry
  • Pages: 7
  • Words: 2033

Genetic Engineering Using a Pglo Plasmid

The objective of this experiment is to understand the process and importance of the genetic transformation of bacteria in real time with the aid of extrachromosomal DNA, alternatively referred to as plasmids.
  • Subjects: Genetics
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1207

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

Strontium: Physical and Chemical Properties

The rest are artificial isotopes and, are a consequence of radioactivity. The table below shows a summary of the radiological properties of strontium isotopes.
  • Subjects: Chemistry
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 865

Organic and Inorganic Compounds

Dry Ice if put in water, starts melting, and soon it becomes gaseous, as the temperature of CO2 increases. If it is placed in a bottle, the gas pressure tears the walls of the bottle.
  • Subjects: Chemistry
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 542

Cell Communication Overview and Analysis

A signal on a cell's surface is transformed into a particular cellular response in a sequence of responses referred to as a signal transduction pathway. The nature of a signal molecule is like that of [...]
  • Subjects: Genetics
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1127

Journal of Cultural Geography Studies

In 1979, Ray and Pat engaged Alvar Carlson, who was a professor of geography at as the editor in charge of the journal of cultural geography at the BSGU.
  • Subjects: Geography
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 1148

Insect Evolution

Based on this idea and the observation that the absence of flight is beneficial to some species of stoneflies the researchers asked the question if insects lose flight before they lose their wings.
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 1103

Biogeography: Kary Mullis’ Development

The identification of biological material during the study of local and co-located biocenosis is of serious importance to biogeographers. It seems clear that this technology has a high potential for biogeographical studies because PCR allows [...]
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 357

Biotechnology, Genetics and Reproduction

On the one hand, this is an opportunity to become parents for infertile couples, on the other hand, the ART industry acts as a new type of business and, therefore, we can talk about the [...]
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1128

Ancient Chinese Inventions and Contributions

In spite of this stereotype, China is the Motherland of many inventions of the past. Gunpowder is one of the most significant and well-known inventions of ancient China.
  • Subjects: Countries Studies
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 846

“Designer Baby” Technology and Its Impact on Society

The outlook of this issue, similar to a lot of other moral challenges created by the genetic revolution, has confronted the globe so fast to the extent where physicians, ethicists, Christians, and politicians have started [...]
  • Subjects: Genetics
  • Pages: 7
  • Words: 1874

Bermuda Triangle and Its Definition

According to Winer, "the initial claims of the mysterious disappearances in the Bermuda also known as the 'Devils Triangle' dates back to September 19th 1950.
  • Subjects: Geography
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 1002

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

“Global Village or Global City” by Phillip McCann

Economic competition has lead to the developed countries switching from input or process principles to performance and results principles, with occasional evaluation and recording of the results to be used in comparing their performance with [...]
  • Subjects: Geography
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 597

Importance of Coral Reefs

The algae that is found in the sea also helps in reef building because they contain limestone and this is important in the integrity of the reefs.
  • Subjects: Zoology
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1625

Pfiesteria Piscicida: Classification and Analysis

Pfiesteria piscicida is a single-cell, a microscopic organism found in the environment for millions of years. 8S regions agree to the placement of Pfiesteria in the Peridiniales or a group between the Peridiniales and the [...]
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 7
  • Words: 1704

The Scope of Use of Chromatography

In conclusion, the scope of use of chromatography is wide and through chromatography the study of chemistry has been made a much more rich experience.
  • Subjects: Chemistry
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 708

Selfhood in C. Laderman’s and C. Levi-Strauss’s Works

His books include The Raw and the Cooked, The Effectiveness of Symbols, The Savage Mind, Structural Anthropology and Totemism. Laderman describes her feelings under the trance in such a way: As the vibrations of the [...]
  • Subjects: Anthropology
  • Pages: 15
  • Words: 3541

Nanofabrication. Bottom-Up vs. Top-Down Method

Some of the chemical processes used in the bottom-up approach include sol-gel process, the reaction of molecules in a flask, reverse microemulsion and flame synthesis, which have been used to make silica nanoparticles, nanozeolite, nanocatalysts [...]
  • Subjects: Chemistry
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 606

Microbial Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Impact

Microbes have a vital role in the pharmaceutical industry, being used in the production of antibiotics, probiotics, vaccines, and quality tests to prevent microbial contamination of the medicine developed.
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 312

DNA Replication as a Semiconservative Process

The process of DNA replication has been studied extensively as the pathway to understanding the processes of inheritance and the possible platform for addressing a range of health issues occurring as a result of DNA [...]
  • Subjects: Genetics
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 800

Chemistry: Environmental Pollution in Hungary

The acidification of water bodies leads to the death of numerous species that are susceptible to the presence of acid. Part of the problem is caused by the fact that Hungary is currently forced to [...]
  • Subjects: Chemistry
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 933

X-Ray Fluorescence Experiment with Salt

The salt sample was then put in a plunger to be compressed followed by measuring the height of the compacted sample, which was 7 cm. Other chemical elements that were found in the salt specimen [...]
  • Subjects: Chemistry
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 878