Science
Sense of Community, Citizen Participation, and Empowerment
Sense of community, citizen participation, and empowerment. Three concepts that are inarguably tied together. A successful community shows signs of all three concepts. What are these concepts though? How are they defined? Well, these three concepts are important aspects if community psychology. Sense of community, as defined by Sarason (1990, as cited in Kloos et al, 2012), is the sense that you are not alone in the world. An individual receives benefits, such as a neighborhood watch or emotional support, from being a part of a community, such as a religious or geographic community.
By Cobe Wilson3 years ago in Earth
The Human Super Computer
Humans and computers are more alike than most of us know, and for a good reason. They are created like humans because we humans, created them. In our own likeness. We took on the role of a God, Creator and Destroyer, Ruler and Champion, and became all of the above, one and the same.
By Kerry Williams3 years ago in Earth
Death Rites
The following list is of the more interesting funeral rites that I have found: Endocannibalism, Tibetan Buddhist Celestial Burials, Sati, and the mortuary totem poles. For some cultures, the best way to honor the dead is by eating them. Such was the tradition of funerary cannibalism of the Wari’ tribe (pib.socioambiental.org). The rite of Endocannibalism was used by the Wari’ to dispose of the body of deceased family. Among family you were either close family or distant family. The close family prepared the funeral doing the “cooking” of the body and preparing to burn the deceased person possessions. When the distant family arrived and the funeral takes place, the distant family take part by feeding on the cooked meat of the corpse (pib.socioambiental.org).
By Cobe Wilson3 years ago in Earth
The Most Impactful Scientific Breakthrough of the Last 300 Years and How It Impacts Society Today.
Every century in history has had its own scientific breakthrough that has affected society as a whole. While many of these breakthroughs have been monumental and ideas that we take for granted today, there are some that have had a more significant impact. We are constantly making new discoveries, and the world has been changed by these discoveries. Some of these discoveries have affected society in positive ways and have given us many of the luxuries we enjoy today. We will be discussing the most impactful scientific breakthrough of the last 300 years and how it has impacted society today.
By Kome Offeh3 years ago in Earth
10 Common Myths and Misconceptions About Our Universe
10 Common Myths and Misconceptions About Our Universe Almost everyone was amazed at the night sky's vastness and wondered about the secrets of the final frontier. Nevertheless, certain erroneous beliefs about the world around us have been spread by films, television shows, and literature. Therefore, let's use science to dispel ten of the most widespread fallacies and false beliefs about our universe.
By Paul Smith3 years ago in Earth
Anthropocentrism vs. Ecocentrism
When looking at the environment, human beings generally take one of two major viewpoints. These two viewpoints are anthropocentrism, also known as homocentrism (Merchant, 1992; Oelschlaeger, 1991) and Ecocentrism, also known as biocentrism (Leopold, 1949) and each is different from the other.
By Cobe Wilson3 years ago in Earth
Return of the Thunder Lizard
Up until the 1870s, there were about 9 specimens of dinosaurs found in North America. They were not classified very well, and some were mixed bones with another dinosaurs. It was a mess! The first man to discover a full dinosaur skeleton was a man named Foulke who was working for a man named Edward Cope. They were working on a dig in some Marl pits in New Jersey and came across a complete Hadrosaurus. Also working for Cope were two men who were taking fossils from the site and selling to a rival from New York, Charles Marsh of Yale’s Peabody Natural History Museum. The problem was that Marsh hardly ever paid on time and he was miserly when it came to sharing information. This was the beginning of Paleontology in the United States and the start of the great Bone Wars!
By Jennifer Allen3 years ago in Earth
With This Many Volcanos Blowing, Has Anyone Seen Vader
I can’t remember a time when so many volcanoes were erupting at the same time. From the North Pacific down and across to Chile, Volcanoes are popping off everywhere. The Earth might just be fed up with us abusing her so much and this is just a sign. Here’s a rundown on the five rumblings, fire-spitting, ash-blowing, nightmares that people have to worry about.
By Jason Ray Morton 3 years ago in Earth
WHERE DID EARTH’S OXYGEN COME FROM? A NEW STUDY HINTS AT AN UNEXPECTED SOURCE
Our research, published in Nature Geoscience, adds a tantalizing new possibility: that at least some of the Earth’s early oxygen came from a tectonic source via the movement and destruction of the Earth’s crust.
By Maxwell Kamanika3 years ago in Earth
The Top 10 Weirdest Things in the Alps
The Top 10 Weirdest Things in the Alps The majestic and amazing European Alps are a sight to see. What's not to love about this stunning region of the world, with its gleaming white peaks, bustling ski resorts, and small and endearing alpine towns? Nevertheless, the Alps can be a really strange—and occasionally creepy—place beneath the charm and fondue. There is more to the Alps than just hiking, skiing, and natural beauty. There are oddball festivals, eerie ghost and folk tales, and horrifying tourist sites. The peculiarities are so fascinating that they just keep coming! Consequently, what are the top ten wackiest things to encounter in the Alps, and where can you find them? Let's get started and learn more!
By Paul Smith3 years ago in Earth
10 Strangest Defense Mechanisms In Nature
10 Strangest Defense Mechanisms In Nature We are all familiar with the biological concept of "fight or flight," according to which an animal would either turn its back on an aggressor or flee from one. Nature responds to these dangers in some fascinating ways. The top 10 animals (plus one extra) with the most unusual defenses are listed below.
By Paul Smith3 years ago in Earth
