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Having graduated from The State University of New York College at Fredonia, New York with degrees in both the Geological and Biological Sciences, Steven J. Wamback has worked as a biologist, geologist, and environmental scientist on various

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Arts & Humanities > Schools of Thought Life's origin: 1 of 15
And God said, "Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature that hath life; and fowl that may fly above the earth in the open firmament of heaven." (Genesis 1:20)Since prehistoric times, humans have attempted to explain much of that which they could not understand by relying upon traditional tales, myths, superst... More..
Sciences > Water & Oceanography Preserving wetlands: A natural security issue: 1 of 12
Wetlands ecosystems and habitats are protected as "Waters of The United States" under The Clean Water Act just the same as lakes, rivers, and ocean shores. Wetlands serve as important resources, not only to the plants and creatures which inhabit them, but to humans as well. For in addition to their aesthetic, ecologic, and re... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Mythology & Folklore All about vampires and vampirism: 4 of 24
About Vampires:VAMPIRES: Fact or Fiction?The myths and legends about vampires have been part of culture for centuries. What exactly are vampires? What is it about them that has made them so famous and immortalized in both the entertainment industry and everyday society? What is it about the concept of vampirism that has perke... More..
Sciences > Water & Oceanography Understanding groundwater, wells, and hydrology: 1 of 6
One of the best methods for determining ground water aquifer characteristics is the pump test. A pump test not only provides information such as the potential yield and capacity for a given well; but it can also provide hydraulic information about the entire aquifer. This information can then be used to determine the effects ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms The importance of gender roles in human sexuality: 1 of 2
GENDER IDENTITY AND SELECTIVE ADVANTAGE:Why Evolution Favors Glamor Girls and TransvestitesAnimals that are ready to mate often take part in mutual ritualistic behaviors between the sexes that we call courtship. Determination of the timing and control of this reproductive readiness is usually through changes in hormone levels... More..
Relationships & Family > Transgender Medical treatment for transvestites, transsexuals, and other transgendered people: 1 of 1
Medical Treatment for Transvestites, Transsexuals, and Other Transgendered People?We have all seen the acronyms TV, CD, TS, TG in personal profiles and ads Transvestite, Crossdresser, Transsexual, Transgender.Despite these acronyms and their associated classifications, for nearly all transgendered people, the goal is acceptan... More..
Sciences > Disease & Illness Drug treatment in the virologic supression of the the HIV virus: 1 of 1
IntroductionAmong the first lines of defense in the prevention of the exacerbation of Human Immunodeficiency Virus to "full-blown" CDC-defined AIDS among HIV infected individuals is the prevention of or the reduction of the virus' ability to replicate its genetic material, RNA. Certain RNA protease inhibitors and nucleosides ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Fishing (Other) Fish psychology and stress avoidance: Keys to raising happy healthy fish: 1 of 1
Fish Psychology & Stress Avoidance: Keys to Raising Happy Healthy FishFish Psychology & Stress Avoidance:Keys to Raising Happy Healthy FishTaking care of live fish and being responsible for the health of living fish, whether in natural ecosystems such as lakes, rivers, and oceans... or in artificial ecosystems such as indoor ... More..
Sciences > Ecology & Environment What makes an ecosystem: 7 of 12
What makes an ecosystem is a unique and dynamic relationship between a group of living things and their non living environment. An ecosystem may be as large as the planet Earth itself with ALL of its life and habitats. But what is usually called an ecosystem is generally taken to be one of Earth's smaller functional units of... More..
Sciences > Ecology & Environment The fundamental principles of ecology: 3 of 5
The Diversity, Abundance, and Distribution of Living Things In Their Environment:IS "Ecology" defined. What is Ecology?The Diversity, Abundance, and Distribution of Living Things In Their Environment:IS "Ecology" defined. Therefore, it is necessary to observe a given environment in order to understand how organisms adapt to a... More..