| 31 | The Evolution of Ethics: An Introduction to Cybernetic Ethics Preview: Science merges with ethics founded on cybernetic science. A description of the evolution of ethical systems. About the Author None... (more) Published By: S. E. Bromberg Submitted: 14 June,2005 |
| 32 | Memory Research Misses The Obvious Preview: The search to reveal a mystery. Research laboratories around the world sought the location of human memory. The research had followed diverse leads. One clue related to the branched inputs of nerve cells, called dendrites. Branch growth was assisted by a protein called cypin. Some memory disabilities were related to deficits in cypin. So, one poss... (more) Published By: Abraham Thomas Submitted: 27 May,2005 |
| 33 | The Dream Dancer's Mask Preview: THE DREAM DANCER’S MASK: To what extent the eleven or thirteen dimensions proposed by Quantum Physics contain elements of the future that would allow divination by those who do the ecstatic or drug aided dances like the Whirling Dervish is anyone’s guess. I think there are many ‘potential’ futures and few who can interpret the constructs and con... (more) Published By: Robert Bruce Baird Submitted: 26 April,2005 |
| 34 | Probability - Fact or Fiction Preview: Probability – Fact or Fiction So what is the chance that a coin will land heads when flipped? Scientists say there is a 50% chance. Is this necessarily so though? From reading my other articles it should be clear that one theory of our universe that I’m particularly interested in is consensus reality. A universe created by our collective conscio... (more) Published By: Johnny Fuctup Submitted: 26 April,2005 |
| 35 | The Holy Grail of Science Preview: Imagine playing football at the age of 239 with your grand-grand-grand children. Imagine donating blood at the age of 172. Imagine traveling into an inter-galactic spaceship to the andromeda galaxy. Imagine not getting common cold at all. And imagine not having to see those AIDS awareness ads because AIDS being a history, taught in Medieval Histor... (more) Published By: Paras Chopra Submitted: 03 May,2005 |
| 36 | Living Authentically in a Masked World Preview: Humanity seems to be the only species that never seems pleased with its own. People tend to spend the majority of their life living up to an illusion that no one has ever been able to attain. It is the illusion of perfection. The problem is, that is a course that is marked with failure and pain. Someone came up with the concept that people sh... (more) Published By: Delores Williams Submitted: 09 May,2005 |
| 37 | Post Nasal Drip Preview: Post nasal drip is a sensation of mucous build up in the throat. Sometimes you may even feel a dripping sensation from the back of your nose. The cause is over-production of mucous by glands in the nose and in the throat. At a healthy level those glands produce around two quarts of mucous each day. Most, if not all, of that is swallowed without k... (more) Published By: Joe Miller Submitted: 12 May,2005 |
| 38 | Otitis Media (ear infection) Preview: In simple terms, otitis media is an ear infection. It is inflammation of the inner ear, often caused by moisture which gets collected in the ear or by minor injury to the ear canal. The moisture often collects after swimming or bathing. Often allergies cause liquid to build up in the ear. Injuries often occur with hard impact with water or careles... (more) Published By: Joe Miller Submitted: 12 May,2005 |
| 39 | The Truth about Tooth Decay or Dental Caries Preview: Tooth decay, or dental caries, is caused by prolonged exposure to acids produced by bacteria in the mouth. We cannot avoid bacteria in the air. When we breathe it enters the mouth and attaches itself to everything, including the teeth. In fact, there are more microcosms in one mouth than there are people on the earth. Sugar is the main culprit in... (more) Published By: Joe Miller Submitted: 12 May,2005 |
| 40 | Whiskey: An Antidote For Cancer? Preview: Some scientists believe that whiskey may be one of the keys to preventing the Big C For a quite a number of years, liquor has been known not only to bring destructive intoxication and addiction upon its patrons, but also as deterrent to a healthy lifestyle. But as a potential weapon against cancer? Sounds controversial. Rumors that single malt w... (more) Published By: Charlene J. Nuble Submitted: 13 May,2005 |
| 41 | Animus Mundi and Intelligent Design Preview: Animus Mundi: The World Mind or Critical Mass of intellectual and spiritual energy was called Animus Mundi by the spiritually aware revivalists of the turn of the century. The spirit or ‘anima’ (Aristotle) in all that is includes things not alive as we think of it. The Mayans put it this way – ‘Do not put yourself in front of your Self’. There ... (more) Published By: Robert Bruce Baird Submitted: 18 May,2005 |
| 42 | X-Files Stuff in the News! Preview: I have always loved science fiction. I always have and always will. However, I do possess, most of the time, a solid enough grip on reality to let go of my sci-fi love when I put the book down or leave the movie theater. I mean, I would love for half the stuff I see in sci-fi to be true right now. You know what I am talking about, don't you? I wo... (more) Published By: Doug Bower Submitted: 20 May,2005 |
| 43 | A Typical Indian Preview: A Typical Indian is Emotional, Sensitive, Kind, Broad Minded, Spiritual, Poor, Innocent, Racist, Class conscious, A mathematician, Brown, A slave, Forgiving, ill-mannered, A great cook, A singer, Semi-Literate, Jealous, Religious, Friendly, Welcoming, Open, A film maker, Film lover, Loving, Caring, Hypocritical, Straight, Cynical, Homely, Neglig... (more) Published By: Kedar Joshi Submitted: 21 May,2005 |
| 44 | Travertine Information and Formation Preview: Travertine Travertine is one of the most beautiful, versatile, and historically important stones. Its durability makes it highly useful in building applications, and it has been used in this manner since the Roman Empire. Formation Travertine is a form of limestone that is heavily compacted. Generally it is formed when minerals in streams or ho... (more) Published By: Joey Lewitin Submitted: 06 December,2004 |
| 45 | Marble Stone of Elegance - Information and Facts Preview: Marble – Stone of Elegance Information and Facts By Joey Lewitin Marble is one of the most sophisticated of stones. It is generally smooth and polished, although it can come in a rough texture. Its use historically is very widespread in both art and architecture. Formation Marble is a kind of limestone that has undergone a process which has ma... (more) Published By: Joey Lewitin Submitted: 06 December,2004 |
| 46 | Limestone Info and Facts Preview: Limestone Limestone is one of the most versatile stones available. In its pure form it is hard enough to be used in almost any application, however it is relatively soft compared to other building stones such as marble. Limestone Variations Forms of limestone include chalk (a much softer version), and marl (a type of fertilizer). Travertine is... (more) Published By: Joey Lewitin Submitted: 06 December,2004 |
| 47 | Programmed life Preview: Does aging happen by chance? Is aging the breaking down of an organism till the latter eventually stops working? According to Valter Longo’s latest research, which was published in the September 27 edition of the Journal of Cell Biology, aging is a programmed process. For Longo’s part, aging is supposed to ensure the premature death of the majori... (more) Published By: Khalil A. Cassimally Submitted: 31 March,2005 |
| 48 | DNAology! Preview: The DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is a unique molecule. It contains every single piece of genetic information of a person; just like the memory card of a PC, which contains all the data. The major difference between the DNA and the memory card of your PC though is that the microscopic DNA helix can store more data – actually about a thousand times m... (more) Published By: Khalil A. Cassimally Submitted: 31 March,2005 |
| 49 | Mosquitoes like my blood Preview: Here in Mauritius, mosquitoes are in paradise. The male mosquitoes have all the fruits they’ll ever dream of – god knows whether they actually dream – all year long while the female mosquitoes can choose from a numerous number of tourists to feed on. It is of no surprise that tourists get bitten more than we, locals do. And the reaction which occ... (more) Published By: Khalil A. Cassimally Submitted: 31 March,2005 |
| 50 | Staying Safe When There's Lightning Around Preview: Lightning is great to watch, and makes a superb subject for videos or photographs - from a distance. But it's pretty scary when it strikes nearby, and every year there are news reports of lightning fatalities. So what are your chances of being struck by lightning? Fortunately they are pretty slim. But that's probably what the hundred or so peopl... (more) Published By: Graham McClung Submitted: 07 April,2005 |