Category Archives: Science

Genetic Engineering: A leap in to the future or a leap towards destruction?

Introduction Science is a creature that continues to evolve at a much higher rate than the beings that gave it birth. The transformation time from tree-shrew, to ape, to human far exceeds the time from an analytical engine, to a calculator, to a computer. However, science, in the past, has always remained distant. It has […]

Geophysical examination methods

Geophysical examination methods comprise of specialized concepts used in the study of earth, using various geology and physics concepts in order to reveal details of the study matter with the accuracy of scientific perspectives. These techniques aim at availing as much information as possible on materials below the surface of the earth using indirect assessments […]

Admission Essay: Genetic Engineering should be regulated by the Government

To enhance their quality of life, human beings pursue different facets of knowledge.  They explore greater knowledge about their existence as well as the existence and functioning of the world. Science provides a clear and practical tool through which humans explore their quest for this important knowledge. Using this, they are able to unlock many […]

Global Environmental Policies

Numerous studies have been conducted in the world to assess the impacts of environmental issues such as global warming and climate change and how they threaten the very existence of humankind in the world. As a result of these studies, various measures and policies have been adopted by different countries of the world and international […]

Geopolitical and Phenomenological Community

A geopolitical community is a spatial designation that is defined by either man-made or natural boundaries. It is a geographic of the geopolitical designation of an area. It is geopolitical because it is defined by the political and geographical phenomena. The boundaries include rivers, mountains, valleys and roads. On the other hand, a phenomenological community […]

The Case For Government Regulation of Genetic Engineering

Genetic engineering as a field of scientific knowledge is important for various reasons. It has enabled the society to address various challenges effectively. In medicine for instance, it has promoted curing of diseases such as cancer. In economic production, it continues to help the society to address problems related to food shortage. However, it has […]

Genogram/Ecomap Assignment

Genogram/Ecomap Assignment Family Name: My Family’s Genogram; completed by: Student’s name Date………………………………. ADDRESS…………………………… Generation 1: Paternal       Parents              1941               1922-2009 Maternal Parents X-1931-2010    1942 S                  s                  s My Uncles 1960s                   My Father 1961    My Mum          My Aunts 1960s Me                1985    My Husband 1983 My mother in law                 my sister My Nephew: 2012 My daughter: 2011 Stanley’s […]

Assignment 3: Literature Review Deforestation

Assignment 3: Literature Review Deforestation Concepts and Descriptions Conceptually, deforestation is the removal of tree stands, which converts the land into other land uses or results into a bareness; for example, clearing of forestland to ranches, farms, or urban use (Durham & Painter, 1998). Similarly, United Nations Development Program (UNDP) considers deforestation as a massive […]

Geology and other Earth Sciences

Mafic Dikes of NE Kaapvaal craton, geochemistry and cross cutting relationship ages Swarms in the dykes may be further defined as the large geological feature that consists of major groups of linear and parallel dikes creates an overlying intrusion within the continental crust with a radial orientation. Several to about hundreds of dikes are emplaced […]