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Sciences > Zoology Do organisms always evolve into more complex forms?: 2 of 29
Evolution is not a planned event. Speaking from a scientific point of view, the evolution of organisms through time has always occurred by accident. Evolution occurs when one or more genes within an organism mutate, creating different phenotypes. For example, at some point in earth's history, a fish was born, and the genetic... More..
Sciences > Zoology The role of predators in theories of evolution: 1 of 11
Most people are familiar with the phrase, "survival of the fittest". Darwin's theory of evolution uses this phrase as a foundation, for it explains how organisms evolve. Creatures that are able to survive long enough to reproduce will have genes that allow them to do so, and in reproducing these beneficial genes are passed o... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: The Halloween mystery: 18 of 53
The Halloween Murders John Alucard had been inspecting murder scenes for ten years. The bodies had been taken away, but two people had been found dead on Halloween around 10 o'clock at night; one was a young, beautiful woman with mahogany brown hair and a black dress called Eleanor Starks, the other was a man wearing a black... More..
Computers & Technology > Consumer Electronics (Other) Coolest gadgets and technologies: 12 of 32
For anyone who is saving up for the latest widescreen plasma TV or the most portable, high-tech computer on the market today, I advice you to keep the money in the bank for a while. There are some truly incredible gadgets just around the corner. Just like the mobile phone revolutionised the way we think about communication, ... More..
Sciences > Cellular Biology Do you think genetic altering is right or wrong: 3 of 8
Genetic engineering is one the next great scientific advances that will lead humanity into a new age (if ever it is deemed ethical), and so, unsurprisingly, it is a subject faced with controversy and argument. This author is in favour of genetic engineering. Previous scientific advances have been equally controversial; nucle... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Food & Agriculture Bio-fuels: Are they worth producing?: 16 of 37
Most people agree that it is important for mankind to find another way of making his cars go forward. As fossil fuels run out and the global climate's temperature rises, we are having it made abundantly clear to us that unless we switch fuels now, the world will fall apart either by the collapse of the economy when the oil r... More..
Sciences > Biology (Other) Do you believe in the Primordial Soup theory?: 3 of 5
The Primordial soup theory explains that within a "soup" of chemicals present in the early life of the earth, organic matter came into formation, leading eventually to the creation of life. Explaining the source of life on this planet may never be possible, but theorising it certainly is, and this is one of many theories pre... More..
Education > Teachers & Administrators What makes an effective teacher?: 14 of 19
As a 16 year student, I believe I am qualified to comment on the effectiveness of teachers more than any teacher, for a teacher is judged based upon how well he passes on his knowledge to his students. What makes an effective teacher? I've had many, but there will always be a few who, despite their obvious intellect, are not... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Facts & Resources Animal facts: Duck-billed platypus: 3 of 4
The platypus is one of God's more hilarious practical jokes: it is an otter with the head of a duck and the tail of a beaver. Living in eastern Australia, when European ecologists first found them, they thought they were having a joke played on them by the natives. When sketches were sent back to Britain of the platypus, sci... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes The first time I sang karaoke: 91 of 121
A few months ago, I was reading the school notices and I saw an advert for the upcoming "School Karaoke Competition, auditions Thursday, 9:00 pm". I read it, and I thought that there was no way I would ever even consider going on stage and singing to 100 people, so I gave it no notice and walked on. On Thursday evening, one ... More..