The numerous discoveries in science have fundamentally changed the conditions of our lives on earth in many beneficial ways. Most of the discoveries are derived from inventions in technology which have allowed humans to progress. ... Yet another prominent similarity is that of knowledge and observation. In the Western thought, one acquires scientific knowledge through experimentation and for the mystics one gains knowledge through experience. ... Seeing is how we gain knowledge and all knowledge has its origin in seeing. ...

• Word Count: 2014
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Written by Joseph Silk, The Big Bang describes in a sophisticated yet detailed way human understanding of the universe with emphasis on the astronomical discoveries prior to its publication back in 1980. The book gradually explains recent discoveries in this field of physics providing definitions of the technical terms and is intended for senior high school students due to its language complexity. ... Spotts of The Christian Science Monitor, discusses recent discoveries in the field of astronomy by referring to the opinion of several experts in this area. ... Across these five interlinked ...

• Word Count: 1483
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

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
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• Grade Level: High School

The purpose of science in the Greek society was to apply this gained knowledge to a larger societal and cultural perspective. ... They sought to expand their minds and share this knowledge with others around the world. ... Before knowledge about medicine was gained, sick people would seek out priests or other religious practitioners. ... They expanded upon the fundamentals of calculus and geometry and taught their discoveries to others. ... They were able to experiment and apply their knowledge in a constructive way. ...

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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
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• 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
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• 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
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• Grade Level: High School

As the globe encountered the revolutionary effects of the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment, the church no longer held the ability to restrict the mind as countless scientific discoveries bewildered society and forced them to overlook the teachings of the church. ... Knowledge became a competitive aspect of the world in which everyone yearned to be a part of. ... Throughout the Enlightenment, this uncontrollable desire to obtain knowledge spread throughout the talented, rich women of France. ...

• Word Count: 1600
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: Graduate