Inherent in the Christian creation myth is this idea of humanity seeking knowledge that lies beyond its grasp and should perhaps stay there. Adam and Eve were banished from the paradise of Eden for eating fruit from the Tree of Knowledge against God's strict commands. ... Shelley presents him as imperfect in his knowledge, yet ambitious in his ideas, not unlike humanity itself. ... Seek happiness in tranquillity, and avoid ambition, even if it be only the apparently innocent one of distinguishing yourself in science and discoveries." ... While humanity sought knowledge and thus des...

• Word Count: 1399
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

He uses his knowledge of physics and cosmology to try to not only pinpoint a time and way that the universe began, but explain many of the universal mysteries that continue to baffle scientists today. ... He credits much of his success to his wife, whom he met shortly after the discovery that he had ALS. ... The discovery of Hawking Radiation gave indications of a relationship between gravity, quantum mechanics, and thermodynamics. ...

• Word Count: 2270
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: High School

Each in turn has proved false, as new information has updated knowledge. Unfortunately the knowledge although seemingly correct, is not completely based on fact but each time using "assumptions" of one kind or another. ...

• Word Count: 1960
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

We have always fed that curiosity by expanding our boundaries for the purpose of knowledge. ... As our species advanced further up the evolutionary ladder we encountered even more things that we could not explain with our current knowledge, thus religion filled the gap in our understanding. ... Space exploration also holds great potential, new sciences and discoveries can be obtained, since we can only learn so much from earth. With a new frontier created there are many economical and industrial benefits, space exploration can make us rich, in knowledge and resources. ...

• Word Count: 1776
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School