Category: Discovery

The discovery of the rings of Saturn presents a case of many observations performed throughout the history of humanity. People discovered Saturn early in prehistoric times because Saturn is easily visible to the naked eye despite being the most distant planet. The five planets visible to the naked eye presented a significant knowledge resource and…

Human beings have explored the universe for decades, hoping to stumble upon unique components and extraordinary elements with the potential to alter the face of the earth. However, the discovery that the human race is desperately anticipating is the revelation of life beyond earth as these answers will change societal perceptions and answer numerous questions…

Table of Contents Introduction Rights and Responsibilities Come from the Rich History Fundamental Freedoms Responsibilities of Canadians Defending Canada Conclusion Works Cited Introduction I agree with the study guide on The ‘Discover Canada’ booklet. I feel is very important for those who wish to become Canadian citizens. This offers the basic concepts with which the…

Table of Contents Astronomical Instruments. Definition Development of Astronomical Telescopes Importance of the Aperture Major Events from William Herschel References Astronomical Instruments. Definition Astronomical knowledge has evolved from time immemorial up to date and it proves to go beyond. Astronomy includes gathering relevant information on celestial objects and relating to our daily lives; how they…

Neanderthals have interested researchers since this species of ancient people was closest to Homo Sapiens in a genetic and behavioral sense. This mysterious species of man inhabited Europe and southern Siberia during the Ice Age. However, for some reason, representatives of the Neanderthal genus died out, yielding dominance in this territory to modern man. For…

The famous Pythagoras of Samos was a Greek mathematician and philosopher and lived about 2.5 thousand years ago. Pythagorean theorem states that in a right triangle, the squared hypotenuse – the largest side opposite the right angle – is equal to the sum of the squared legs – two smaller sides. Knowing the values of…

Table of Contents Introduction John B. Gurdon’s Discovery Shinya Yamanaka’s Discovery Effects on Theory and Practice Conclusion References Introduction In 2012, John B. Gurdon and Shinya Yamanaka jointly received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Their discovery lies in the fact that mature cells can turn back into their stem cell form and then…

Table of Contents Introduction Biography of Andrew Z. Fire Biography of Craig C. Mello Impact of the discovery Explanation of gene silencing and RNAi Conclusion Introduction Genes play important roles in physiological processes in the human body. Advancements in the field of biology have resulted in discoveries of essential processes with regard to genes. An…

Evolution History Evolution is the theory that stipulates how changes occur among living organisms through the method that proves that all life is connected. From the time evolution was proposed, it has since been accepted, not as a theory, but as a fact. However, various theories are used to prove this fact and they have…

In recent years astronomers are becoming more interested in studying the space objects situated relatively close to Earth. While the cosmos is still not fully discovered and has potentially numerous unknown aspects, it represents both the field of scientific research and potential danger. Therefore, this paper aims to identify two main reasons astronomers started to…