|
|
Articles related to "Human"
Botswana Human - Elephant Conflict With both human and elephant numbers rising, preventing human-elephant conflict in Botswana will be key to preserving one of the largest elephant populations in Africa. african elephant • human-animal conflict in botswanna • crop damage • compensation schemes • incentive programs
Soon: a Dyslexia Test A genetic test for dyslexia could be available soon. This article looks briefly at the news from genetics and the possible impact of such a test on education. dyslexia • genetics • special education • blood test • specific learning disability
Anthropomorphism Talks about humanizing your dog and explains SOME of the advantages in owning a dog! anthropomorphism • humanizing your dog • dog people • cat people • purebred dogs
Faro’s Secret Spooky Bone Chapel Human bones line a chapel, storks nest in the church towers, Roman mosaics decorate a former convent and blue tiles form murals inside gold-washed churches. faro portugal’s algarve capital city • secret spooky bone chapel • baroque carmelite church • macabre toothy skulls grin at visitors • capela de ossos
Master Race Science Here we explore the way the science of eugenics has been used to justify and popularise racial mythology. human experiments • aboriginal genocide • racism • eugenics • racial
Reverse Racism? When we explore the logic of "Reverse Racism", we begin to question the word "race" itself. Read about my personal experiences of racism from different ethnic groups. positive descrimination • affirmative action • political correctness • racial discrimination • reverse racism
Kissing Bug – Disease Vector The kissing bug, an insect of many names, lives close to people in Central and South America and sucks their blood, transmitting Chagas disease in the process. kissing bug • disease vector • conenose bugs • dangerous parasite • trypanosoma cruzi
Mad Cow Disease: What is it and should we be concerned? Mad cow disease and a variant form of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease in humans in the UK has caused a lot of concern. Click above to see what Mad cow disease is and what causes it. mad cow disease • creutzfeldt-jakob • prion •
A Basic Vegetable Garden How to plant a vegetable garden for food survival. Simple survival tip and information on global seed banks, Norwegian seed bank and Millennium Seed Bank. how to plant a vegetable garden • vegetable gardens • food survival • vegetable • vegetable seeds
A True Record: A hitch around the world A little disillusioned with the number crunching of the Guinness Book records? How the add up the miles and days to see who's hitched fastesr, furthest, or most? Well, here's a suggestions for a qualitative record, rather than quantitative ... guinness book of records • around the worls • hitching • hitch hiking
Creation in the Old Testament Creation in the Bible is compared with the Hindu view. The anthropocentric focus in the Bible pulls the two views apart and overshadows the similarities. creation • old testament • anthropocentric • bible • hindu
Those Freeloader Parasites Parasites infect people in every continent and are a major cause of disease in our world. Click above to find out more. parasites • cryptosporidium parvum • tapeworm •
What is an Ebola Virus?: An emerging disease from Africa. Ebola virus infections are very deadly. Find out more by clicking below. ebola virus • hemorrhagic fever
Lubicon Cree Aborigines When it comes to Aboriginal rights, colonial governments need not adhere to their own laws, as you can see in the neo-colonial invasion of the Cree. canadian aboriginal • canadian first nations • cree indian • indian land rights • canadian land rights
Some Squirrelly Thoughts on a Rainy Spring Afternoon thoughts about the pros and cons of living with squirrels rodents • animal intelligence • animal behavior • beatrix potter • white house squirrels
What Is Sculpture? What comes to mind when you think of sculpture? How do you know if you're looking at a piece of sculpture? And how is sculpture made anyway? sculpture • materials • common methods • three-dimensional • create
2006 Olympic Passion Passion Ignites the 2006 Olympic Winter Games Opening Ceremony 2006 olympics winter games • torino • italy figure skating • ice skaters • athletes
CAM and Chemotherapy Side Effects Some estimates put the use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine as high as 54% of US cancer patients. They use it to decrease nausea, fatigue, anxiety, and pain. chemotherapy • nausea • cancer-related fatigue • tumor pain • depression
Fairy Tale Justice Fairy Tale Justice. The real world is seldom fair, but in fairy tales, the good are always rewarded. fairy tales • magic • natural justice • monsters
The Secret Shame of Penny Lane Beatles fans flock to Liverpool from all over the world just to stand in the famous Penny Lane, though very few will know why it is called that. penny lane • liverpool • slave trade • wealth • abolition
World Records: Musings on what makes a record breaking hitch. The Guinness Book of Records has listed quite a few hitch-hiking records in its time, but I have to confess I'm cynical about it all. I don't see a great deal of achievement in most records, some to be sure, but not much, and their manner of presentation and validation is open to question ... Here I muse of what a real record is ...
Cultural Guilty Pleasures One person's bad habit is another's guilty pleasure? Maybe, but then there are the "guilty pleasures" that are all guilt. So why do we cling to the idea of them? guilty pleasures • bad habits • foie gras • cigarettes • fox hunts
More Records: Record breaking hitches in summary A summary of record breaking hitch-hikes extracted from the Guinness Book. hitching • hitch hiking • records • guinness book
Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 The impact of comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 showed that the solar system is still a very volatile place. comets • shoemaker-levy 9 • gene shoemaker • carolyn shoemaker • david levy
Extraterrestrial Life (Index) articles at Science Fiction and Society on the subject of A list of articles on the subject of extraterrestrial life. Some focus heavily on science fiction books and movies while others focus more on science. extraterrestrial life • life on other planets • life on mars • life on europa • life in our solar system
New Clouded Leopard Discovered On March 14, the World Wildlife Fund announced discovery of a new species of clouded leopard in Borneo and Sumatra. wild cat • leopard • clouded leopard • borneo • sumatra
Pet Therapy How pet therapy can be therapeutic to your loved one. pet therapy • elderly • elder care • geriatric care • senior care
What is Ancient History? What is the point of studying ancient history? This article will help to clear up what it is exactly, and why it is so important to keep it alive and continue learning f history • ancient history • archaeology • greece • rome
What Do Microbiologists Study?: A Virtual Visual Microbial Tour Ever wonder what a bacterium, or virus looks like? There are plenty of good websites containing wonderful pictures of those very tiny organisms. Click on the link to go on a "Virtual Visual Microbial Tour"! microbial world • microbial tour • viruses • bacteria • prions
Dating vs. Job Hunting Have you ever considered how similar dating is to job hunting? From promoting yourself to looking for opportunities, the two tasks have much in common. dating • job hunting • couples • partners • date
Divine Sonoran Desert Oregano Superior Oregano from the Sonoran desert, hand harvested by the Seri people and headed for the new-world, rises above bland supermarket offerings. oregano • seri people • sonoran desert • sustainable harvest • environmentally friendly harvesting
Good Eats in Penn Dutch Country Buttery mashed potatoes and tender fried chicken can be a dream meal or a dieter's dilemma. Healthier foods are available - but when in Amish land eat like the Amish! penn dutch country • apple butter • chicken pot pie • chow chow • fasnachts
How to Identify Art Just like scientists, we can use standard criteria to evaluate a work of art. Is it unique? Does it transcend? Is it influential? artwork • criteria for evaluating art • definition of art • is it unique • does it transcend
Interfaith Prayer Online How to find online interfaith prayer resources interfaith • prayer • internet
Last King of Scotland: A Review The Last King of Scotland gives us a glimpse into the unusual life of Ugandan dictator Idi Amin. the last king of scotland • uganda • gillian anderson • forest whitaker • the lion the witch and the wardrobe
NUMB3RS's Rob Morrow NUMB3RS's Rob Morrow is best known for his role on Northern Exposure. Now he's traded the stethoscope for a gun on this mathematical series. rob morrow • numb3rs • northern exposure • david krumholtz • cbs
Philip Glass' Album Passages Philip Glass often incorporates non-Western elements into his compositions, but in the album Passages, he collaborates with Indian composer Ravi Shankar. philip glass • ravi shankar • world music • raga • passages |
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
H |
I |
J |
K |
L |
M |
N |
O |
P |
Q |
R |
S |
T |
U |
V |
W |
X |
Y |
Z |
0-9 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|