Essays on Science

The planet is undergoing Anthropocene period which is a geologic time period greatly influenced by a human being centered on the devastating global facts that biospheric, hydrologic, geologic, atmospheric and other earth system processes have been interfered with due to human activities. Human behaviors can be largely blamed for the...

Every human has a responsibility of keeping the environment sustainable for humanity, animals, and plants. If everyone would play a significant role in the best situation, then the whole world would become the best to assure both economic and social viability. Essential practices that can make the environment worth include...

Chapter 11: The Origin and Dispersal of Modern Humans The human origin study cuts across many disciplines. It borrows evidence and data from anatomy, genetics, geology, and archeology. Three models are used to describe how modern humans have come to exist in the current states dating back to about 200,000 years....

To add to Syzanna’s response The plesiadapiforms are characterized by small eye sockets on the side of the face with no bony ring that circles the eye. Also, some had claws and lacked nails. Additionally, the plesiadiforms had a wide gap between the anterior teeth. Another type of the primate was...

1. Your Hypothesis: The short ice cube (shape 1) will melt faster than the long cylinder (shape 2) 2. Was there a difference in the rates at which each shape melted? On average, MOLD#1 melted at the rate of 1ml every 5 while MOLD#2 melted at the rate of 1ml every...

Chapter one of Emerson et al. Chapter one of Emerson et al. discusses about fieldnotes in ethnographic research. The ethnographer is expected to interact with people in different social settings (Emerson et al. 1). Participation in activities is mandatory while observing the behaviors of subjects. The ethnographer is also required to...

The purpose of this essay is to present a detailed discussion on arguments for and against on whether the variances among human beings and animals only result from evolution by natural selection or not. Evolution is the process by which something gradually changes to a more complex form. Natural selection...

Researchers explain that predation is one of the major forces that have been influencing group existence of primates. Living in groups has been advantageous as it reduces the risk of predation through increased vigilance among the prey. Additionally, it has aided to minimize the risk of predation as living in...

Mate selection is the process of choosing a suitable and ideal partner either for companionship or to start a relationship. The process begins with identifying a potential partner with whom you are attracted to the physical and behavioral characteristics. Lessons learned from the website             The website states that the first step...

Question 1 – What is your estimated stature?  How well does this estimate compare to your actual estimate?  Stride length (in) x 2.6)/2 = Stature (in)   ± 6 2.5 x 2.6/2=3.25 feet    Question 2 – What are your estimated hip heights? How well does the estimated hip height compare to your actual hip...

Scitable by nature education directs the website. This website covers the topic habitat loss, diseases, bushmeat hunting, climate change and future directions. What I like about the site is optimism, that although people endanger primates, the reducing human activities and increased human care such as disease prevention can avert more...

Alaska's Role in the Peopling of the Americas Alaska is conspicuously seen as the entrance between the old and the new worlds. Statistics reveal that it has been used in many examples of the peopling of the Americas. Due to presence of numerous archeological sites, Alaska has the potential of giving...