Archive for October, 2009

Choosing a Science Fair Project Topic

As you begin the process of developing a science fair project, the hardest part may likely be choosing a topic. This is a strange problem since the variety and range of options is infinite, yet it is difficult to imagine the perfect one for you. There are also different types of projects  (data or survey [...]

Behavioral Sciences: One Degree, Many Job Options

What Exactly Are the Behavioral Sciences?The behavioral sciences fall somewhere between social sciences and natural sciences, absorbing some components of each. It’s a big category, so it typically gets broken down into two smaller ones: Neural-Decision Sciences and Social-Communication Sciences.Neural-Decision Science studies the relationship between biology and decision-making, and disciplines in that field include psychology, [...]

Stem Cells: The science, the benefits, the debate, and the future

While President Obama recently lifted the ban on federal funding for embryonic stem cell research imposed by President Bush eight years ago, some people continue to oppose this move and call it unethical. So, while the scientific community is thrilled by the news and says the research will lead to medical breakthroughs, some communities consider [...]

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