February 12, 2014 Social Science
Psychodynamic psychology grew out of the work of Sigmund Freud. Freud’s theories, termed psychoanalysis, emphasized the role of the unconscious and conflicts between internal drives and impulses with social norms. Psychodynamic theory expanded on Freud’s perspectives on the inner world…
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February 12, 2014 Social Science
Biological Psychology Biological psychology is defined as “the study of behavior and experience in terms of genetics, evolution, and physiology, especially the physiology of the nervous system.” (American Heritage Dictionary) Basically, biological psychology uses biology as an approach to understand…
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There are many poisonous creatures in the sea and they really are masters of defence. One of the most perplexing and lethal poisonous marine animals is the Box Jellyfish, which is usually found in the waters around Australia. Shooting itself…
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With the exception of viruses and anaerobic bacteria, oxygen is required by all living organisms to survive. Even plants, which for the most part absorb only carbon dioxide, need oxygen at night when there is no light for photosynthesis. Terrestrial…
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February 12, 2014 Earth Science
Lands saturated by heavy rain that pour large amounts of water into drainage ravines and hollows, is the force behind the creeks and rivers that flood low lying areas near creek banks. Snows that melt too quickly, due to excessively…
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Vegetative reproduction in plants can be useful because all the progeny will be identical to the parent plant. For horticulturalists, this may be useful if you get an unusually attractive shoot (or sport) from an otherwise unremarkable plant. Commercially, it…
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There many poisonous creatures lurking in the world’s oceans today. Some only cause discomfort and minor health problems but others cause major complications and eventually death. Many of these creatures don’t have antivenin developed to cure victims injected with their…
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February 12, 2014 Earth Science
Geologic records show that Ice Ages are the norm, punctuated by brief periods of warming. Now one of the most highly respected paleoclimatologists has weighed in and is warning everyone to prepare for a new Ice Age. A new Ice…
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February 12, 2014 Earth Science
South Australia, the driest state in the driest country in the world, has been in the grip of a drought for several years; a drought that has been dubbed a once in a ‘thousand years’ drought. The effects of this…
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Throughout history there have been documented cases and legends of dolphins rescuing members of different species. This is something of an anomaly in the animal kingdom, because most animals do not show signs of compassion for other species. That is…
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