20th Century Knowledge -- Revolution or Evolution?
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This 5 page report discusses technological and intellectual advances that have taken place in the 20th century and whether or not such an expansion of knowledge has been due to great new ideas suddenly appearing on the intellectual horizon or a technological evolution of ideas that has led to such commonplace realities as photocopy machines, personal computers, and jet travel. It is important to understand that the foundations of any enterprise determine the heights to which it can rise and the breadth to which it can expand. This writer takes the viewpoint that the advancement of knowledge over the past century has been evolutionary rather than revolutionary. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: BWknow20.wps

5 Biology Questions
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6 pages in length. The writer discusses various genetics issues as they relate to plant organisms. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLC5_bio.wps

A “Smart” Cell Phone Antenna
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A 6 page paper discussing the development and use of the “smart” antenna as a method of reducing the level of radiation exposure resulting from cellular telephone use. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: KSeeCellAnt.rtf

A Brief History on the Most Devastating U.S. Hurricanes
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A 5 page overview of several of the most devastating storms that have hit the U.S. This paper discusses how hurricanes form and how they are studied and tracked. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPhurric3.rtf

A Comparison between Photosynthesis and Respiration
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This 5 page paper compares and contrasts the processes of photosynthesis and respiration. The writer explains both of the processes before making the comparison. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEphotos.wps

A Comparison of Fire Suppression Systems
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This 4 page paper takes a look at two fire suppression systems : CO2 based systems and Halon systems. The two are compared and contrasted and the environmental problems with halon are highlighted. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA349CO2.rtf

A Comparison of Three Soft Drinks: Coke, Dr. Pepper and Mountain Dew
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This 5 page paper compares and contrasts ingredients and amount of carbonation in each drink. Some history of each soft drink is provided. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: SA149pop.rtf

A Critique of the “Strong Programme” in the Sociology of Scientific Knowledge
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An 11 page outline of the contention presented by researchers such as Barry Barnes and David Bloor. This paper recognizes the fact that factors such as social and political ideologies, group interests, and even competing personal and professional interests has greatly impacted our interpretation of scientific fact. The author contends, however, that while sociological circumstance can influence our understanding of science, that circumstance is incapable of changing actual scientific fact. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: PPsciKnw.rtf

A Critique of the Deductive-Nomological Model of Explanation
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This 3 page paper provides a critique of Hempel's deductive-nomological model of explanation. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MHDedNom.rtf