Category Archives: Science

How was the Taung Child skull similar to chimpanzee and how is it similar to modern humans?

For this assignment, please listen to the following podcast from RadioLab called The Skull. Then read the following WIRED article. Reflect on these materials and Write a 1-2 page response to the following questions: How was the Taung Child skull similar to chimpanzee and how is it similar to modern humans? Why was the hypothesis that humans […]

Describe how and why you can tailor your message to your audience, providing specific examples. For example, will your audience understand social scientific terminology and principles, or will you need to explain these? How will you communicate effectively with your audience?

Identify the social science principles that apply to your issue. In other words, which principles of social science apply to the issue you selected? Explain how the principles you identified apply to your issue. In other words, how are the social science principles you identified relevant to your issue? Identify an audience that would be […]

How is the radioisotope formed in nature?,What kind of decay does it undergo?

Requirements: Choose a radioisotope from the list or choose one of your own. Using your textbook, the Internet, or any other relevant source, share five interesting pieces of information about your radioisotope. Suggestions for facts may include: How is the radioisotope formed in nature? What kind of decay does it undergo? What is its half-life? […]

Describe an event during prenatal development or birth, and explain the impact of heredity and environment on the situation and outcome. For example, you could discuss a genetic defect or exposure to a teratogen or early delivery of an infant.

1. Prenatal Development and Birth Describe an event during prenatal development or birth, and explain the impact of heredity and environment on the situation and outcome. For example, you could discuss a genetic defect or exposure to a teratogen or early delivery of an infant. Explain how our understanding of the impacts of heredity and/or […]

Which renewable energy source do you think has the most potential in the state of Tennessee? Make sure to back up your choice with research. Is there one renewable-energy source that sticks out to you as being the most reliable and cost efficient?

Paper details: Which renewable energy source do you think has the most potential in the state of Tennessee? Make sure to back up your choice with research. Is there one renewable-energy source that sticks out to you as being the most reliable and cost efficient?

Discuss,Darwin was not the first to suggest that life has evolved over time. What two ideas did Darwin develop?How did those ideas differ from earlier ideas, and how have those ideas changed since?

Darwin was not the first to suggest that life has evolved over time. What two ideas did Darwin develop?How did those ideas differ from earlier ideas, and how have those ideas changed since? Does the theory of evolution provide an adequate explanation for the diversity of the Galápagos finches (and other life in general)?Why or […]

Discuss:Select one Nobel Peace Prize winner from the Scientific Field. This person may be current or from the past. It’s your choice. Include in your discussion who it is, why you chose this person AND one intriguing fact that you might not think we know about this scientist.

Topic: Nobel Peace Prize Paper details: Select one Nobel Peace Prize winner from the Scientific Field. This person may be current or from the past. It’s your choice. Include in your discussion who it is, why you chose this person AND one intriguing fact that you might not think we know about this scientist. Your […]

Create a “Map” or a Diagram of the Scientific Method. Include what you viewed. Identify each step of the Scientific Method. Then describe how the Scientific Method can be applied to any episode through your “Map” or Diagram.

Part 1: Create a “Map” or a Diagram of the Scientific Method. Include what you viewed. Identify each step of the Scientific Method. Then describe how the Scientific Method can be applied to any episode through your “Map” or Diagram. This assignment must meet the following criteria: Minimum word count: 300 words APA format Work […]

Do you think that scientists should continue to try to create super-heavy elements and expand the periodic table? Explain why or why not.

Here is the question/prompt. If you need any help understanding don’t hesitate to ask (: Thank you. Elements with atomic numbers of 104 and greater are known as super-heavy elements. None of these elements have been found in nature but instead have been made in a laboratory. They are very difficult and expensive to create, […]