The Interplay Between Cultural Differences and Environmental Conditions Cultural differences between different populations of people can drastically shape how they interact with the environment around them. As the French anthropologist Claude Levi-Strauss notes, “Every society makes a selection of its environmental elements and turns them to its own use.” (Strauss, 2016). This selection process can be seen in a variety of ways. For example, in […]

The Relationship Between Physical Fibres and Chewing in Horses   Physical fibre is an essential component of forages for horses, as it is necessary for proper digestion and nutrient absorption. Feeds that promote chewing are beneficial for horses, as the physical breakdown of fibre stimulates saliva production, which is important for maintaining the pH balance in the digestive tract and aiding digestion (Williams, 2012). Additionally, […]

Soil Orders of Hawaii and Iceland: Comparing Andisols The soils of Hawaii and Iceland have many similarities that stem from their respective geologic histories. Both countries have experienced volcanic activity in the past, and the resulting soil order in both locations is Andisols. Andisols, or volcanic ash soils, are characterized by their high content of the mineral allophane, which is formed by the weathering of […]

Who is Right Between Susan and Jane Regarding the Velocity of Two Identical Balls?   When two identical balls are thrown with the same speed, Susan states that both balls are thrown with the same velocity. Jane disagrees and states that the balls are thrown with the same speed, but not the velocity. In order to determine who is right between them, we need to […]

Evidence for the Presence of a Molten Iron-Rich Core in the Earth   The Earth’s core is composed mainly of iron and nickel, and is believed to be in a liquid state due to the high temperatures and pressures at the center of the planet. This molten core is believed to be responsible for the Earth’s magnetic field, which is essential for sustaining life on […]

The Role of Framework Geology and Coastal Management on the Morphologic Evolution of Long Island Barriers   Long Island is an example of an Atlantic Barrier Island chain, formed by the combined influence of framework geology and coastal management decisions. Framework geology is defined as the initial conditions related to the shape, elevation and composition of a shoreline (Grossman, et al., 2018). Coastal management is […]

The Role of Wind in the Formation of Dust Storms in Desert Regions   Dust storms are a common phenomenon in desert regions. These storms can cause major disruptions to human activities, including air and ground transportation, and can result in respiratory diseases. The formation of dust storms is mainly attributed to the removal of fine particles from the desert surface by strong winds. This […]

Water on Saturn: Where and How? Saturn is one of the most mysterious planets in our solar system due to its unique characteristics and the fact that it is the second largest planet in the solar system. It is particularly interesting to note that Saturn is composed primarily of hydrogen and helium, two gases that are not typically associated with the presence of water. This […]

The Importance of Carbon in Earth and Saturn Carbon is an element that is found in both Earth and Saturn. It is important to note that the amount of carbon found in each planet is vastly different, as Earth has a much greater abundance of the element compared to Saturn. Carbon is an important element because it plays a key role in the formation of […]

Comparison of Earth and Saturn’s Atmosphere: Exploring the Concept of a Goldilocks Planet Earth and Saturn’s atmospheres have a number of similarities and differences. Both planets contain a variety of gases and molecules, including nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and methane (NASA, 2020). Additionally, both atmospheres contain varying levels of dust and aerosols in their atmospheres (NASA, 2020). However, the composition of gases and aerosols differ […]