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Science: A Blessing Or A Curse
Everything in the universe has its uses and abuses. The same applies to science. Science has revolutionized human existence and has made it happier
and more comfortable. Modern science has many wonders. Electricity is one of its greatest wonders. It is a source of energy. It can run any type of
machinery. With the help of electricity, we can light our rooms, run buses and trains and machinery, lift water for irrigation and can accomplish a
multitude of other tasks.
Much of the progress that mankind has made in different fields right from the stone age to the modern age is due to the progress made in the filed of
science. Not only material progress but also the mental outlook of man has been influenced by...show more content...
Biotechnology is a great boon for fighting the diseases. But along with medicines, lethal biological weapons have also been developed. Germs are
deliberately released into the air to spread diseases. Anthrax envelopes are used for spreading terrorism. The negative effects of the excessive use of
fertilizers and pesticides, used to increase yield, are now evident. Soil salinity has increased. Traces of DDT are found in plants. Establishment and
expansion of factories has resulted in all–round pollution. Motor vehicles emit a lot of poisonous material into the atmosphere. This has led to the
depletion of the ozone layer and global warming. Television, a good source of entertainment, education and information, has its negative effects too.
There are many programmes which promote violence and vulgarity, and teenagers are more interested in watching these programmes. Aggressiveness
and violence at an early age have led to shocking crimes. Sometimes, even the mature people learn and apply ingenious methods of crime by
watching serials and moves. The power of the Internet is being abused by the widespread use of pornographic material. Lots of people spend their time
in chat rooms for obscene discussion.
Science has two faces–good and bad. It depends on us which face we want to see. If we use the gifts of science in a positive way, then it will, provide
us with sweet results, but if we use it in the wrong way, the results will definitely be
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Essay about Sci-fI Films
In this essay I am going to discuss about the topic:
"Science fiction often plays off the real against the artificial, either in the form of humans versus non–human (androids, cyborgs, synthetics), or the
world versus the non–world (cyberspace, inner–space, intentional space)".
I have chosen the films "The Matrix" and "Bicentennial Man"
An explosion in information access and exchange is fueling the Information Superhighway that was created as a result of the computer revolution. If
technology has truly become a god, then cyberspace is definitely its bible. Its scope is endless; its breadth enormous. Although the foundation of
cyberspace, the computer, definitely serves to dehumanize culture, the Information Superhighway itself does...show more content...
It shows robots that act like humans, performed by real actors. I'm going to criticize them because in my opinion they exercise pernicious influence
upon the public. In brief, The Bicentennial Man (BM) tells the story of a robot that lasts for about 200 years. His creator and his descendants change
this robot, in order to acquire more and more human features. In the beginning he uses a kind of armor, looking like a machine; during the night he
connects a plug into the electric outlet to recharge his batteries. Gradually, his appearance becomes more and more humane, to a point where he acts as
any normal human, with thinking, feeling and willing, that is, the robot would have passed the total turning test. It is not clear if it would have passed
the total total turning test. At the end, the woman with whom the robot is in love is going to die, so he decides that he cannot suffer her absence and
should also "die" (Setzer 2002)
A 'cyborg', a contraction of Cybernetic Organism, is a hybrid of man (or woman) and machine. The machine parts endow additional strength and
physical capability while the human provides the intelligence and will as well as much of the body, which makes them largely irrelevant to this
dissertation. Occasionally things are more complicated; when the machine part provides some mental functions as well
The story of a reluctant Christ–like protagonist set against a baroque, MTV

Value of Science Essay
3/14/2013
Values
Science is undoubtedly a very important part of growing as the human race. It has improved our lives drastically from the first stone tools, to iPods
and cars we drive. But what is it really that matters when it comes to science? Material things are not the only things that science gives humanity.
Richard Feynman explains his point of view of the values of science, and on how science is used to create things beneficial and afflicting, how the
values behind science are affected by society, and how science affects people. The very first point brought up ismorality. Science is not morally
oriented to do good or bad and can easily do either. Feynman referenced a Buddhist proverb he heard while visiting Honolulu, "To...show more content...
For example, recently we had a large hoopla about stem cell research because of the supposed "farming babies". When in reality, the stem cells were
in vitro fertilized eggs from artificially inseminated parents that would have been thrown away. Those extra fertilized eggs contained cells that have the
capability of creating any cell in the human body, and with the future possibility of growing replacement/repair body parts of patients; it would have
been a huge leap in the medical field. But because of our own ignorance to the science behind it, we effectively closed the continuum of scientific
progress. Feynman wrote a small poetic section putting into perspective how great and complicated humans are, but showing how miniscule they are
compared to the universe. Also, how it is a "religious experience" to have you put into perspective through science itself. He says that artists and singers
won't sing about it because not everyone can understand the science, but the scientists who can explain it.
The last value of science is the methodology behind being a scientist. Feynman explains how all scientists have lots of experience with "ignorance and
doubt" and after time, effort, testing and further degrees of uncertainty, subjects can still are unsure, with doubt, and uncertainty. Logic, data, critical
thinking and reasoning can only be as important of understanding. The understanding of the numerous struggles within science has been

My Love For Science
Nothing had influenced my life more than the beauty of science. The subject is just so fascinating and really catches my eye as it helps explain
virtually everything around me, it helps me understand why such things are. It is extremely captivating and always makes me eager for more learning
and understanding. However, the real experience lies in the unknown, the regions of science where research stills needs to be done, where more
understanding needs to occur, where science can be used for the well–being of the planet.
Since the summer of 2011, I have been deeply in–love with the beauty known as science. During that summer, I was introduced to the environmental
/biological sciences at a summer camp which left a deep impact on me. I carried these learnings to my fifth–grade year in which science and college
were introduced to me, and with this knowledge, I made two goals that I have left my older self: to become a sort of scientist that will contribute to the
world and to get into a dream university. From then, I have known that my destiny was a science–related one (I didn't know exactly what type at that
point, only that it would be done). Then came middle school in which I went to a school focused on environmental sciences, this is the place where
my love for science was cemented as I learned about all types of sciences and got to understand them in depth or for the first time in my life. I also
learned about opportunities that could further me in my quest to complete my

Scientific Theory Essay
Scientific Theory
A scientific theory is a well–substantiated explanation of some aspects of the natural world, based on a body of knowledge that has been repeatedly
confirmed through observation and experiment. Scientist creates scientific theories from hypothesis that have been corroborated through the scientific
method, then gather evidence to test their accuracy. The strength of a scientific theory is related to the diversity of phenomena it can explain, which is
measured by its ability to make falsifiable predictions with respect to the phenomena. Scientific theories are the most reliable, rigorous, and
comprehensive for of scientific knowledge.
The scientific method involves the proposal and testing of hypotheses, by deriving...show more content...
Theories are the main goal in science and no explanation can achieve a higher rank. (to the belief that "theories" become "laws" over time). In some
cases, theories can unify. Two or more theories can be replaces by a single theory which explains the previous theories as approximations or special
cases, comparable to the way a theorys is connecting explanation for many confirmed hypotheses: This is reffered to as Unification of Theories. Both
scientific laws and scientific theories are produced from scientific methods through the formation and testing of hypotheses, and can predict the
behavior of the natural world. Both are typically supported by observation and experimental science. However, scientific laws are descriptive accounts
of how nature will behave under certain conditions. Scientific theories are broader in scope, and give overarching explanations of how nature works
and why it exhibits certain characteristics. They are supported by evidence from many different sources, and may contain one or more laws.
Both scientific laws and scientific theories come from the scientific method through the formation and testing of hypotheses, and can predict the
behavior of the natural world. Both are usually well supported by observations and/or experimental evidence. However laws are descriptive accounts of
how nature will behave under certain conditions. Assumption is a

What Is Earth Science? Essay
Shamsun Nahar
Professor Baca
ENGL 1301
19 November 2016
Earth Science What is earth science? Earth science is the "exploration and the interconnections between the land, ocean, atmosphere, and life of our
planet." These include matters, rocks and minerals, energy and other materials such as the continental drift, plate tectonics, water and erosion, which
"continuously shape, influence, and sustain the Earth and its inhabitants." According to Desonie, this is "the study of our home planet and all of its
components: its lands, waters, atmosphere, and interior." In this paper, we'll discuss Earth science and explore the matter, rocks and minerals, energy,
and inside the earth.
What is matter? Everything is composed of and surrounded by matter, including the smallest particle of atoms in molecules of elements. "There are
five states, of which matter can occupy solid, liquid, gas, plasma, and Bose–Einstein condensate"(Bagley). Relating to earth science, matter helps
understand how minerals form and why they contain a certain property. According to Nelson, a physical geology from the University of Tulane, "all
minerals are made up of matter, in which different compositions of chemical elements bond together." Anatom is the building block of all elements,
which are the smallest unit and has the properties of an element. A proton as a positive charge; a neutron has a neutral or no charge; and an electron
has a negative charge, are called subatomic particles that create an

Essay about Science, Technology and Us
Science, Technology and Us
Science is an important part of our every day lives. We wake up each morning because we hear the ringing of our alarm clocks and turn on our
faucets to wash our faces with warm water. We turn on the lights in our rooms to see our clothes and get dressed and we put our breakfast in the
toaster and sip coffee from our mugs. All these things we do in the short time we are rushing to get ready for work or school, are due to the
advancement of science and technology.
Growing up, I was always around somewhat up to date technological appliances, as my grandfather was very keen on always having what's new and
exciting at the time. That idea also followed me in my own home, where my parents had computers and...show more content...
Whether we decide to use it, or not is entirely up to us, but blaming technology and science for our societal problems is not the answer. I believe that
parents should put in an extra effort to learn about the new technological advancements of the day because not only does that allow them to be better
informed, but it is a great tool for parenting. So much negativity about computers and its effects on people, particularly children, causes adults to stay
out of the "loop". Bishop also mentions in his article that people fear things they do not know. When the majority of people do not understand more
than half the things they need to know about computers, it is difficult for them, that is when they start fearing these things that are ultimately foreign to
them.
Science and technology offer a great deal to us, and it would be difficult to imagine any life, which would not be connected to science and
technology in any way. Even the cars we drive are direct outcomes of science and technology. We depend on many things to go about our daily lives,
and if it weren't for science and technology, we would be lost. Sometimes if you look at people around you who are not as interested or
knowledgeable about technology, you can't help to wonder how they do the many things I use technology for. While living in a third world country for
3 months last

Environmental Science Essay
Environmental Fundamentals
Laura Jackson
Env/100
April 8, 2013
JOHN ENSWORTH
Environmental Fundamentals
Introduction
Environmental science is defined as the study of the environment and the interconnecting systems it contains, furthermore, the way people interact with
their natural surroundings and use natural resources (wise geek, 2013). Scientist in this field is highly interdisciplinary and extremely diverse, for
example, a scientist might study volcanoes or climate change. This essay will cover the following; the definition of environmental science, the
relationship between science and technology and how it affects environmental problems; the concept of environmental sustainability and why it should
be studied; how human...show more content...
Environmental Sustainability
Environmental sustainability is the process of making sure current processes of interaction with the environment are pursued with the idea of keeping
the environment as pristine as naturally possible based on ideal–seeking behavior (Wikipedia, 2010). What makes environmental sustainability so
important is that it demands that society designs activities to meet human needs while indefinitely preserving the life support systems of the planet
(Wikipedia, 2010). Human consumption can only use the nature's resources at a rate that can be replenished naturally.
Human Values affecting Society
The most devastating environmental change of all is the loss of biodiversity. The rate of species extinction has remained at one species per million per
year, furthermore, the accelerating destruction of habitats throughout the world leads to projections of the loss of two–thirds of all species on earth by
the end of this century, and millions of years to recover from the Cretaceous period (mindfully.org, 2013). As individuals, we obtain our food, directly
or indirectly from plants, for example, plant our primary use of medicines. Biodiversity also determines the properties of communities and ecosystems,
which capture energy from the sun. The world is less resilient, more homogeneous, less interesting, and with fewer opportunities for our descendants

and ourselves: where the process reaches

My Passion For Science
My passion for science and plants began early in my childhood and has grown substantially to that which energizes me to chase after higher goals.
I used to obsessively search for information on wild plants that were edible and had medicinal properties. Now, I find that I am continually amazed
by research on the photosynthetic pathway along with biochemistry within plants in general. I was, and still am, enthralled by the idea that so
much knowledge and novelty is within the organisms that I had appreciated since I was young. I believe that this passion was driven further by
being able to compare, for myself, a life spent in remedial labor and one with scientific exploration. Needing to work in my family's business for
years out of necessity placed me in a position where I saw how each action could either draw me from or towards a better lifestyle. These experiences
have personally shown me the value in a program like the Leadership Alliance, whose purpose offers a means to be a part of a diverse cohort striving
toward leadership in the world. Having the opportunity to be included in a community with such a goal and momentum would be phenomenal. It would
allow me to continue pursuing graduate and post–graduate level education while also refining me into a monumental force in the field of scientific
research. I desire to pursue my passion of photosynthesis, plants, and biochemistry to serve the world with a team of researchers. An academic
appreciation and respect of science

Science Essay
For some people science is the supreme form of all knowledge. Is this view reasonable or does it involve a misunderstanding of science or of
knowledge?
For many persons science is considered the supreme form of all knowledge, as science is based on facts and theories and it reaches its results through
an approved scientific method. Consequently, it seems to be objective and thus more truthful and reliable. However, other persons argue that this is a
misunderstanding of science. Hence, one should question what science and knowledge entail. Can there actually be some form of knowledge that
overrules all other types of human knowledge? Is scientific knowledge actually always objective? Are there other types of knowledge of equal worth?
This...show more content...
Thus, perception, in this case could be considered an important factor that makes a piece of knowledge supreme. One could then deduce that frogs have
these organs and that most multi–cellular animals also have these organs, after having looked and compared a large sample. This is where reasoning,
as a way of knowing, comes into use to make generalisations. And one can be quite sure that this fact is true since it has been seen, and at any moment
in time, if someone dissects a frog, he/she will see these organs. In this example, there is very little room for human emotions/ bias to affect the
perception, since one cannot argue that what's inside the frog's body is something other than its organs.
On the other hand, there are other parts in the field of biology that are less supreme. Consider the example of a field study where a scientist is to
investigate if leaves closer to the trunk of oak trees in Scania are larger than those being further away from the trunk. The biologist will make a plan
on how to conduct the experiment, and since he cannot measure all leaves in all trees existing in Scania, the biologist will have to carry out the field
study on a sample, which raises the question: what could be an appropriate sample? Most scientists agree that the best way to conduct a field study is
being as random as possible. But how does one go about being random? Scientist may have different ways of reasoning on what would make an
appropriate sample, but no way

Essay about Life Science
"Lab Assignment #2 (Horse Evolution)" Through fossil records from Hyracotherium to Mesohippus to Merychippus to Pleshippus to the Equus, one
can see the development of dentition, limbs and skull based on the environment that the horses adapted to with time. Environmental changes from the
Eocene to the Holocene brought about natural selection as the horses' initial characteristics could not adapt. In order to survive, horses evolved traits
such as stronger limbs, tougher teeth and others that best fit and adapted to their surroundings. In this lab, we examined these five horse evolution
fossils to understand the change in equine morphology in relation to the habitat and the natural selection within the horse population.
Hyracotherium,...show more content...
As the only available food source became grass, their masseter needed to be longer so that the muscle would be able to chew and digest the tough
grass. In addition, data shows the evolving trend of longer skull lengths and increasing side placements of eyes which can be attributed to the
grasslands from the Miocene. Because their food source was low on the ground, horses evolved longer jaws so that they can bend down slightly to
eat but keep their heads relatively high up from the ground to use peripheral vision for protection. As horses began to increase in size, trends show
that limbs go from digitigrades to unguligrades; from short weak limbs to longer and stronger limbs. As size increased from the Hyracotherium
species to the present Equus species, their limb bones became thicker with higher width/length ratios to adjust to support the added size weight. The
number of toes also decreased and the internal struts also strengthened the internal limb bone. As the forests died away, giving way to Miocene's vast
grasslands, horses required legs to give them agility and speed in order to run quickly for long periods of time without fatigue. To adapt, horses
evolved long, columnar limbs that end in a small number of functioning digits but have springy tendons which were highly durable and efficient at
transferring muscular energy into forward motion. Despite their speed, the long limbs lacked the muscles aiding rapid

Essay on Forensic Science
Forensic Science, also known as Forensics, is the application of science to law. It uses highly developed technology to uncover scientific evidence in a
variety of fields. Modern forensic science has a broad range of applications. It is used in civil cases such as forgeries, fraud or negligence.
The most common use of forensic science is to investigate criminal cases involving a victim, such as assault, robbery, kidnapping , rape, or murder.
Forensic science is also used in monitoring the compliance of various countries with such international agreements as the Nuclear Non–Proliferation
Treaty and the Chemical Weapons Convention and to learn whether a country is developing a secret nuclear weapons program. It can help...show more
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Pathology is the branch of forensic science that determines the nature and course of diseases by analyzing body fluids and tissues. Pathology is divided
into clinical and anatomic pathology. Clinical pathologists contribute to the diagnosis of diseases by measuring chemicals and cells in blood, sputum,
bone marrow and urine. Anatomic pathologists perform autopsies and analyze tissues taken from patients during surgery or by biopsy.
The medical examiner investigates many different types of violent crime to determine whether a violent death was an accident, a suicide, or a
homicide. In cases involving gunshot wounds, the medical examiner looks for gunpowder residues on the clothing of the victim and around wounds.
The information is used to determine whether the gun was fired by the victim of by someone else.
In the case of knife wounds, the medical examiner must distinguish between a cut (an injury that is longer than deep) and a stab wound (an injury that
is deeper than long).He must also be able to identify a defense wound which is a cut caused when a victim grabs the knife in self–defense. Cuts are
associated with suicide. The body of the victim usually has numerous parallel cuts which indicate hesitant wounds or repeated hesitant trials before the
final cut is made. Homicides typically consist of one deep gash.
Medical examiners are also called upon to investigate cases of asphyxiation or death

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