Erickson's Theory of Human Development

I’m sure you’ve heard the term “Identity Crisis” before. It’s thought of as a conflict of self and society and its introduction came from one of the most famous psychoanalyst of the 20th century. Si...

No Picnic In Sight

Upon being diagnosed with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, I saw the reality behind the greatest myth of mental illness, the myth that The Victim Is Unaware of His or Her Own Condition. A childhood flo...

What is Narcissism?

A pattern of traits and behaviours which signify infatuation and obsession with one's self to the exclusion of all others and the egotistic and ruthless pursuit of one's gratification, dominance and ...

Serial Killers

Countess Erszebet Bathory was a breathtakingly beautiful, unusually well-educated woman, married to a descendant of Vlad Dracula of Bram Stoker fame. In 1611, she was tried - though, being a noblewom...

Short Story: The Next Level of Humanity

“Hey Mac, have you ever been thinking of someone and then-bang! - The telephone rings and it’s them on the phone?” “Pinkus, why are you always asking me stupid inane questions that have absolutely n...

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is Not Related to I.Q.

ADHD kids are not smarter, nor are they less intelligent, than kids without ADHD. Don't believe it? Read on...

An Introduction To Nanotechnology

Nanotechnology is extremely inter-disciplinary - comprises of physics, chemistry, biology, materials science, and the full variety of the engineering disciplines. The word nanotechnology is been used widely as shorthand to refer to both the technology of emerging field and science. Basically defined, nano-science comprises the basic understanding of physical, biological and chemical properties on atomic and near-atomic scales.

Can Shark Species Survive Using Parthenogenesis?

Can some shark species survive by parthenogenesis? Is it possible for female sharks to give birth without them or their eggs being fertilized by male sharks? Is such a concept based on a myth or a fact? Let's find out!

Evolution: The Devil Is in the Details (Part Two of Six)

Why did you turn out to be human rather than, say, an orangutan? Let's take a look at the DNA facts of life, so you can tell your children or grandchildren. No, it won't be boring!

Teaching English In Japan - Becoming a JET-Setter

There is, in Japan, a great demand for native English speakers teaching English, but most of that demand comes from private English “conversation schools”, or Ekaiwa, or JET, the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program.

Biodiesel Testing - Quality and Purity Testing Increase Confidence And Assure Results

Biodiesel and biofuel production is growing at an ever growing rate as new production facilities appear across Europe, Asia, and the Americas every month. Manufacturers of biodiesel testing equipment are responding to these growing demands to supply the market at every level.

The Odds Calculators - Partial Simulations vs. Compact Formulas

The purpose of this article is to make a comparison from both a mathematical and a practical point of view between the returns of partial simulations and the returns of the compact probability formulas with respect to the gambling odds. The target practical aspect is a good approximation of the real probability and is not accomplished by most part of the so-called odds calculators found on the Internet - they do not return odds (probabilities), but relative frequencies, in conditions of questionable randomness and not enough long sequence of simulations.

Reproduction - Mutual Compatibility

How is it possible that two entire separate reproductive functions co-exist? If there was no design or order to our existence, how can we have two decidedly different, yet mutually necessary reproductive systems? How is it that these separate systems naturally interact to facilitate the birth of generation after generation?

Spaghetti Origins?

It was during the nationwide discussion over the potential use of intelligent design being used as a theory in a science classroom that Bobby Henderson, a physics graduate from Oregon State University sent a letter to Kansas State Board of Education officials describing what has been termed a 'parody religion'. Henderson's new 'religion' was based on a levitating monster comprised of pasta and meatballs.