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controversial subject. While scientists often argue that animal testing is necessary for medical advancement, it can be considered inhumane and is not always necessary. Animals are used in research to determine the safety of products, advance in science, study disease, and develop forms of treatment. While there are alternatives for…

With one foot in Seoul and the other in Kalamazoo, I have been juggling two homes for seven years. Until I was twelve, home was where I was born and raised—the comfortable Seoul neighborhood in a cozy apartment with Mom and Dad. Since my arrival in Michigan, my aunt and uncle have become substitute parents, and my two little cousins are now adopted siblings. Four years ago when I first arrived at Hackett, I remember how scared I was and had no idea what I would get in return. However,…

does not explain how life first began such as abiogenesis. What it does explain is how new varieties of life form emerge from earlier life forms. Outside science, people usually call a theory a hunch or unsupported person opinion, but in science it means, a well-substantiated explaining accounting for a body of well-substantiated facts. In science, theory do not get promoted to facts,…

The guiding question for the Unknown Substance Lab was: What are the identities of the unknown substance? The purpose of the experiment was to broaden and deepen our understanding of conducting a lab and writing a formal lab report. The experiment itself was also important in applying our knowledge about the physical properties of matter. Based on the results from the lab, the challenge was to determine the identity of unknown substances in comparison to the known substances. First, we start off…

each country, especially the Italians. It was almost impossible to go against it. Christianity, especially Catholicism, was heavily practiced within each nation. So, with the passion and strict rules of religion and the rapid growth of interest in science, controversy started to rise. By the time Galileo became famous with his discoveries, everyone increasingly became interested towards Galileo’s telescope. People wanted to know how he made and used it. For most of his time he wanted to keep his…

"Honorable Judge.." I began with a nervous smile. I skimmed through the notes I had made during all those hours of research for the past two weeks. Sadly it was of no help; I had to say whatever came to my mind right then. This was debate after all. I glanced up, and caught the eye of my coach at the back. I hated disappointing the people who believed in me, and I knew my coach had more belief in me than I could ever muster. I took a deep breath, and I started to speak. The topic was about…

origins and meaning of sentience and intelligence, as well as the problems that are linked with changing the workings of humans and the fear that idea induces in many people. Not only are these topics still relevant in both modern pop culture and science, but the questions posed are still asked today by philosophers and scientists. This is truly the greatest proof of Mrs. Shelley’s writing ability and the impact of her novel has had on the modern world. In the novel, the scientist Victor…

and CASTEL BORIS, 4-18. McGill-Queen's University Press, 1988. “Newton and the Scientific Revolution” written by Richard Westfall gives an excellent overview of Sir Isaac Newton’s (along with other contributors) contributions and improvements in science during the time of the Scientific Revolution. Richard Westfall displays his appreciation of Newton’s contributions…

one’s own body to reach its own potential. Furthermore, a responsible citizen should learn how to incorporate biomechanics into everyday life to help society become a better positive place and to help others. In science, the field of biomechanics is where scientists use math and science to help optimize the body’s functions…

Chapter two, Integrative approaches to psychology and Christianity: An introduction to worldview issues, philosophical foundations, and models of integration, refers to science and religion from Roman Catholic, Protestantism, and Christianity, and whether they are friend or foe. Evidence provides, that Christians founded science to have law and reasons to support the idea God created us. Chapter three introduces the relationship between psychology and religion, explaining the differences between…