Food science

Science is the discipline focused on understanding the natural world. Specifically, science is “the intellectual and practical activity encompassing the systematic study of the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment” (Oxford Dictionary). In order to comprehend how the natural world functions, it is essential to assess the different hypotheses, or ideas generated from empirical observations of the natural world, through experimentation. If the…

the globe. Technology is the branch of knowledge that deals with the creation and use of technical means and their interrelation with life, society, and the environment, drawing upon such subjects as industrial arts, engineering, applied science, and pure science (“Technology”) Technology was created to make things simpler and help people with their day to day life. Recently, however, people have taken advantage of technology and used it in a way that has hurt society as a whole. While the…

they are. Lastly, I unravel the cultural evolution theory described in the textbook. Pseudoarcheology and archeology are tremendously dissimilar. The Greek definition of the prefix pseudo means false or fake, hence pseudoarcheology is a made-up science. Archeologists do their work precise and go to…

The Ideology of Science Does eating red meat actually cause cancer? This topic caused disturbance to meat-lovers; they thought that eating meat leads to cancer. Often misinterpreted, wisdom to this cultural context creates concern in society. As society expands, scientific advancements create more problems in society. Problems also existed back in 1667, when Jonathan Swift was born in Ireland. Events such as his father’s death before his birth and how “following the Glorious Revolution of 1688,…

since the dawn of man, it has just became more advanced than in previous generations. Science is driven by the wonders of the human race and is executed through the advancements and inventions of different kinds of technology. Technology has made life easier for people and become easier as more advanced technology becomes available to use. Trips that used to take months can be done in weeks and even days. Growing food has been quicker and more insect and weed resistant. Clean water is not as…

Ethics protocols are designed to protect groups from the potential harm and risks posed to them through the research process. Boards, like the Institutional Review Board (IRB), put in place a set of criteria to ensure the protection of people participating in research, particularly those from vulnerable groups. However, where lies the balance between conducting unbiased enlightening research and protecting the dependent? Describing a group as vulnerable is not a given, but rather, is up for…

pay little attention to scientific accuracy in the name of entertainment, The Martian is, at its core, about science. It is about the triumph of the scientific method and the value of education. Trapped alone on Mars, astronaut Mark Watney has to conduct what are essentially a series of real-world scientific experiments to survive. He has to figure out how to make water, how to grow food, how to communicate with NASA back on Earth, how to increase the battery life of his rover in order to get…

There is a prevailing belief that to be religious is to be content with the truth of the Word of God. While I do not contest this, what I would suggest it that the prevalent understanding of the Word of God has been severely limited. The Word is not simply the text itself, but the context surrounding it--the context of its writing, the purpose being addressed, and the relevance of it. All these would require an understanding of the world to be able to situate it properly. In fact, this is…

The food politics want to make sure GMO's and the genetically modified modern agriculture are safe to eat and not a threat to keeping individuals healthy. To try to ensure that even though there are extensive benefits in making the crops more resistant, to potential pesticides, drought, cold and sickness as well as boosting food production. The supporter to the pro arguments just sees this as a most precise method. In short, genetically modified foods are among the most extensively…

Moral Skepticism is the belief that it is impossible to truly know if morals are absolute and that nobody can have any knowledge of absolute truth at all. Additionally, if evolutionary theory is true, then there are more good reasons to be moral skeptics. This is due to the notion that evolution will pressure all living things to adapt to their territory and environment so that they are fit for survival. In addition, this survival and fitness-enhancing pressures may not be truth-conductive…