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History and Analysis of Asteroids, 2002. What asteroids are and their potential dangers. 1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 7 sources, $ 44.95 »
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Abstract This paper examines asteroids. This paper examines the history of their discovery and analysis and concludes with consideration of Potentially Hazardous Asteroids (PHA) and asteroid impacts.
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Detecting Extraterrestrial Life, 2002. A look at the effect of detecting extraterrestrial life on society. 1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 14 sources, $ 53.95 »
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Abstract This paper discusses what cultural aspects and other consequences would be of detecting extraterrestrial intelligent life. This paper will analyze the roles of the media, the government and the academic establishment that might be or should be played. The effect of sociology, politics and religion will be addressed.
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Descartes' Cosmological Argument, 2002. This paper discusses the cosmological argument of Rene Descartes. 2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 89.95 »
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Abstract The essay reveals that the argument primarily suggests the innate existence of ideas. Descartes employs his famous "dream argument" to argue that the idea of one's own existence proves the difference between objective and subjective reality.
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Superstring Theory And The Big Bang, 2002. This paper defines and explains the relationship between superstring theory and the big bang. 650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95 »
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Abstract This paper dicusses the historical origin, the theorized expansion of the universe, and the nature of strings and string behavior.
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Colonizing the Moon, 2002. A look at the practicalities of colonizing the moon. 1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 44.95 »
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Abstract This paper examines and analyzes the feasibility of colonizing the moon. The discussion includes the kinds of technology colonists would need to establish a permanent presence on the Moon, what they would need to survive, and what commercial aspects would be involved.
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Astrology, 2002. A debate on whether astrology can be considered a science. 1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 44.95 »
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Abstract This paper examines the issue of whether there is a scientific basis for astrology. The author presents a brief history of astrology and then proceeds to analyze the scientific criticisms of astrology.
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Oh Look! There's More to Halley than His Comet!, 2002. A biography of the life of the scientist Edmond Halley who discovered the comet named after him. 1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 44.95 »
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Abstract This paper presents a discussion about the scientist Edmond Halley. Halley is credited with the naming and discovery of Halley's comet but he was responsible for many other scientific works in addition to the comet. The author takes on a journey through the life of Halley and explains who he was and what his life works were about.
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The Mystery of the Universe, 2002. Presents a history of astrology, scientific discoveries and astronomers. 1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 53.95 »
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Abstract Scientific discoveries and tools have changed our knowledge of the universe over the years. With astronomers past and present, we have learned about the planet Earth, our Sun, and the planets that surround. This paper details the history of astrology, prominent astronomers, and the solar system.
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"Are We Alone", 2002. Discusses the book "Rare Earth" by Paul Davies which explores the existence of other intelligent life forms in our universe. 2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 1 source, $ 89.95 »
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Abstract In his book, Davies raises the really Big Questions like "What is life?" Davies goes on to state that "the origin of life remains a deep mystery." Davies' proposes that intelligent life could be relatively common in the universe. This book provides a solid overview of current knowledge and theory on extraterrestrial life.
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Astrology And Astronomy, 2002. A discussion of the effects of astrology and astronomy on today's society. 1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 62.95 »
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Abstract A 7-page historical survey of the bond of Astrology and Astronomy and how as the result of the scientific method that bond was broken and how both are still influencing us today.
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