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Ecology of contexts
The Ecology of Contexts
The ecology of contexts is a complex interplay of factors that influence and shape an entity. It recognizes that the environment in which something exists is constantly changing, and that these changes can have significant effects on the entity.
Environmental Ecology
Science, Evolution, and Creationism
Science, Evolution, and Creationism
The National Academy of Sciences published "Science, Evolution, and Creationism" in 2008 to provide a comprehensive explanation of evolution and its importance in education. It was intended for non-scientists, including teachers, parents, and policymakers, to facilitate constr...
Lists of unsolved problems
Unsolved Problems in Various Disciplines
Unsolved problems, also known as open problems or conjectures, are questions or hypotheses in various academic fields that have yet to be fully resolved. These problems span a wide range of disciplines, from natural sciences to social sciences and humanities.
Solid-state chemistry
Solid-State Chemistry
Solid-state chemistry explores the synthesis, structure, and properties of solid materials, delving into topics that intersect with various fields such as materials science, mineralogy, and electronics. It focuses on understanding how to synthesize and characterize novel solid materials.
Quantum Supremacy
Quantum Supremacy: A Guide to Quantum Computing
Michio Kaku's "Quantum Supremacy" delves into the transformative potential of quantum computing. The book explores its applications in diverse fields, including the origin of life, climate change, and the pursuit of cures for diseases. However, renowned computer sc...
St. George's School (Rhode Island)
St. George's School (Rhode Island)
St. George's School is a private, co-educational boarding and day school located on a hilltop overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in Middletown, Rhode Island. Founded in 1896 as Diman's School for Small Boys, the school later became known for its strong academic program and pictures...
Computational chemistry
Computational Chemistry
Computational chemistry is a branch of chemistry that uses computer simulations to assist in solving chemical problems. It utilizes methods from theoretical chemistry incorporated into computer programs to calculate molecular structures, properties, and interactions.
Histor...
Christian apologetics
Christian Apologetics: Defending Christianity
Christian apologetics encompasses a diverse range of beliefs and strategies used to defend and explain the Christian faith. It originated in ancient Greek, where "apologia" referred to a verbal defense in court. Early apologists sought to present a rational account of Christianity ...
Nicola Fox
Nicola Fox: NASA's Head of Science
Nicola Fox, appointed in 2023, is NASA's Associate Administrator for Science Mission Directorate and its head of science. Her background includes leading the Parker Solar Probe mission, which investigates the coronal heating problem and solar wind origins. She also served as th...
Sympagic ecology
Sympagic Ecology
Sympagic environments are characterized by the predominance of ice, such as polar ice caps or glaciers. Despite assumptions, these icy realms harbor a diverse ecology known as "sympagic ecology."
The icy matrix of polar regions is permeated by brine channels that sustain a variety of life...
Cultural neuroscience
Cultural Neuroscience
Cultural neuroscience explores the complex interplay between cultural factors and neurobiological systems. It draws on insights from anthropology, psychology, and neuroscience to study how cultural environment shapes human behavior and cognition. By utilizing neuroimaging techniques, researchers can obser...
Particle physics in cosmology
Particle Cosmology: Bridging the Universe and Its Fundamental Building Blocks
Particle cosmology is a multidisciplinary field that explores the intersection of particle physics, which studies subatomic particles at high energies, and physical cosmology, which examines the universe as a cohesive entity. This inte...