Genetic engineering

Farming is the way crops have been produced throughout cultures and generations, originating with the traditional soil method. The traditional soil method of growing plants is a process by which crops are grown in soil (Freedman, 2004). In this process, there are a multitude of things to be controlled and done. One must rotate crops, prevent soil erosion, exterminate pests, efficiently conserve water, diversify crops, and maintain soil conditions (Valenzuela, 2003). In attempt to minimize these…

Physical Geography’s Effect on Culture Physical geography has affected humans, human societies and cultures in many ways. In the video Guns, Germs and Steel by Jared Diamond, a native from New Guinea named Yali asks an America why he has so much cargo and why he doesn’t have as much. I believe that when he said that he actually meant why is America so much more advanced than New Guinea. This is because of physical geography. One of the ways physical geography has helped America become more…

Genetically modified food and animals- or GMOs –is a controversial topic worldwide. GMOs have gotten considerably popular over the the years. Like everything, there are pros and cons to GMOs. Although in this particular case the benefits seem to outweigh the negatives. There are many advantages to GMOs. Modifying the food can not only give the food better quality but also enhance the taste. In addition, it can make plants and animals more resistant to disease and pests, which means…

corn is being genetically modified to be herbicide resistant and to produce its own pesticide. Another advantage is that crop yields are being increased through genetic modification. The disadvantages are environmental issues such as, the decrease of insect populations due to the growth of corn that produces its own pesticide. Also, Genetic Modification is a growing field and the health concerns associated with eating genetically modified foods are unknown. Another disadvantage is that corn is…

Nothing can stop inequality, it’s all about what you are going to do about it. In the past Eurasia had every thing and took whatever they wanted. Their location was extremely beneficial to causing Europe to be in power in the past. Geography is the main factor that cause the world to be so unequal. It made a chain reaction that starts with agriculture, domesticated animals, specialists then to the spreading of diseases. The inequality started with agriculture. Agriculture can affect a…

How will acid rain affect the growth of seed development of Brassica rapa (mustard plant)? If we pour acid rain on a plant then it won’t grow and there will be the same amount of seeds because the acid poisons the plant and kills it. Based off of the results I recieved after doing the experiment, my hypothesis rejects the data and is the complete opposite. I made this hypothesis based off of all the harsh effects that acid has on things, but in this case I was proved wrong. During this…

Fruit flies though not as harmful as other houseflies but are extremely gross to be present in your environment. They carry a certain type of bacteria that contaminates your freshly bought fruits and vegetables. They have a life span of over 14 days and a female fruit fly is said to lay around 100 eggs every day. Seeing their rapid growth, it is very important to take preventive measures, in order to get rid of them as soon as possible. Here, are 5 simple tips that will help you get rid of…

Babes Against Biotech - Home Let us give help, support each other and fight against these dangerous genetically modified foods. Technology is really changing our lives and it truly is a great help for all of us. We can never deny how much these technologies invented helps us with our living. But we can never say that these such things can't affect us in a damaging way. Everything has its own advantages and disavantages. Good and bad effects. Biotechnology is not an exception. GMO may have a…

The Maya Maize God is a statue that was made around 1,300 years ago and was found in Copan, Honduras. Now, the Maya Maize God is displayed in the British Museum. He was carved with limestone to look as if he is meditating and his facial features are very symmetrical. The statue’s arms are bent with the palms facing outwards, giving an impression of power. Perhaps, the most symbolic feature of the Maya Maize God is that he has a headdress in the shape of a corn cob. Corn was important for…

ACES Study Abroad Fair Reflection As I attended the ACES Study Abroad Fair, the programs in France and in South America caught my attention. I realized at the program that I am currently in the best time of my life to study abroad. I enjoy traveling, but there have always been a few foreign countries I would love to explore. My first choice of countries would be France, since this is a developed first world country with fertile soils which produce many different crops from the United States. I…