Question of the Week: What branch of science do you find most interesting?
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Science has many branches - biology, physics, geology, chemistry, and others. Tell us what kind of science you find most interesting and why.
What branch of science do you find most interesting?
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May 11th, 2009 at 11:16 am
I work in this area - also loving the build up to the launch today at Cape Canaveral (11th May 2009) and of course it relates to the Hubble Telescope
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May 11th, 2009 at 11:27 am
Chemistry is the most interesting. Through chemistry, you can explain current phenomenons that are affecting our environment; for example, the ozone layer depletion. Also, some problems like the greenhouse effect, can be minimized utilizing systems that work with chemical reactions. For example, methane, a greenhouse gas, can be burned to form carbon dioxide, a much less dangerous greenhouse gas.
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Maria Cortes says reply on May 13, 2009 3:25 pm:
I agree Chemistry is the most interesting..however every branch of
science has basic components that explain or try to explain the
phenomena we see, or cannot see but know is there working its magic.. Environmental science is the one of the best
utilizations of the processes of chemistry, biology, geology, etc. to best protect and preserve the vast resources our universe on Earth has.
I see sciences in general as an art because it takes innovation, imagination, and then the laborious detailed work of passioned
people both those considered professionals & the everyday inquisitive people to put it all in motion to see it work! Let’s keep at it & learning!
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Craig Conant reply on May 15, 2009 4:29 pm:
I agree that chemistry is the most interesting science. It is either at the root of many other disciplines, or is so fundamental to them that they cannot be understood properly without taking chemistry into account. Even in bonehead astronomy classes you learn that the universe has a chemistry - each element emits a different spectographic imprint. Biology can’t be understood without first understanding the chemistry of DNA and RNA. You can’t understand why bone material disintegrates in some soils while papyrus remains relatively intact in others without understanding soil chemistry - meaning you can’t even do archaeology properly without some knowledge of chemistry. And don’t get me started on nuclear physics - it’s chemistry at the level of particles and subparticles.
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May 11th, 2009 at 11:40 am
Molecular Biology. The basis of life itself.
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May 11th, 2009 at 11:47 am
Micro-biology! Less dramatic than a space launch but the detail of research for identifing that ‘thing’ causing/curing disease fascinates me. It’s there, like deep space, and the researchers are bold and brilliant; most often making unapplauded contributions. Yea for them all!
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May 11th, 2009 at 12:02 pm
I always enjoyed studying physics for the insights it gives us into the nature of this reality we find ourselves in. Then again, entomology is pretty cool, too.
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May 11th, 2009 at 12:09 pm
Forensic Science. That was my major in college. I find it facinating what criminalists can do with just a trace of evidence, i.e., tracing saliva found at a crime scene to the perpetrator.
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May 11th, 2009 at 12:11 pm
Economics. it is useful in areas like the commercialized strategy to deal with climate change, valuation of the impact of an environmental issue
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May 11th, 2009 at 12:15 pm
Environmental Science is my favorite. It combines aspects of chemistry, biology, geology and so many more. The difference with enviornmental science is that you are trying to determine how things really happen in nature. It is different every time because of the inputs into the system. And it is greatly misunderstood because of the idea that science can be done in a vaccuum when it really can’t. Yes, I’ll take environmental science!
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Luis Visani reply on May 11, 2009 3:08 pm:
Well, I agree with you, maybe because we work in the same area. My favorite kind of studies are ecotoxicoloy, i have the flexibility to work with chemistry understanding how determined substance could affect the organisms in the environment throught all systems water, soil and atmosphere. There is nothing better than work in real place to realize how the systems works. The environmental science can provide these things
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May 11th, 2009 at 12:19 pm
For me as a simple person not a PhD or any other higher level (I’m just Civil Engineer) I like Chemestry, but simple one. Not advanced due to it’s impossible to see it, only in laboratories, universities, etc. There are many samples of “On Hand Chemestry”, we can apply in everywhere and can be showed to small kids, teenagers, adults and seniors, this way we can create or promote onto them “Environmental Care Mind”
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May 11th, 2009 at 12:29 pm
Environmental science which encompasses issues such as climate change, sustainable development, noise pollution, disaster reduction, air pollution, water quality, groundwater contamination , soil contamination, waste management, conservation, biodiversity, and use of natural resources.
One of my personal passions is to stop the degradation of the planet’s natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature.
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Ruthie reply on May 11, 2009 4:27 pm:
Wouldnt that be wonderful? Sadly it seems as it will never happen . Someday.
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arthur reply on May 14, 2009 1:51 pm:
Easy. Release a plague and destroy all man kind. Too much? Okay, just destroy half the population, human and animal…because that is the only way to effectively reduce CO2 emissions.
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May 11th, 2009 at 12:35 pm
I find this question extremely interesting. I seems to me that if EPA was interested in science and wanted answers, EPA would also stop evading the federal laws that have been mandated by congress. You can have all the science you want, but if EPA decides to distance itself from the science and not follow what the science has proven, it doe not make the science have much value or much use.
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Anonymous reply on May 14, 2009 1:48 pm:
Not that I necessarily agree or disagree with this comment, I applaud
that leo said what was on his mind. Very bold, I like it
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arthur reply on May 14, 2009 1:52 pm:
correct Leo, EPA has become a bunch of political enviro nazis.
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leo reply on May 17, 2009 9:22 pm:
I do not know if EPA could be classed with the word nazis, but I do know that they do not want permanent solutions for the superfund program or correct many of they problems associated with hazardous waste materials. I do have the proof to back up what I have said for both this administration and the last administration. I also have the proof that they do not care about science that is presented to them. I would ask that you check your impaired water list where you live and also look at the nearest superfund to you and then look at the law in the cfr that congress passed that EPA is suppose to be following. Make sure you check the second step of the nine step process that CERCLA clearly states what they (EPA) is suppose to be following at superfund sites, capping and deed restrictions do not qualify in the cercla laws, nor are they permanent
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May 11th, 2009 at 12:42 pm
This is a tough one I love both Chemical and Phyisics, in one aspect you have the rocket that must get off the ground and the chemical portion that equates to the right type of fuel for propelling the rocket to the type of materials that were created by chemistry to be able to withstand the heat and cold and elastisity to different enviorments.
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May 11th, 2009 at 12:58 pm
I enjoy clean sources of energy such as solar power. This discipline involves many sciences. I am aware of material science, microelectronics, and chemistry. It make sense to utilize free sources of power.
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May 11th, 2009 at 1:24 pm
I think Geology is the most exciting - it is so thrilling to think about how the earth is always moving, changing, morphing - sometimes imperceptibly, sometimes with a big bang. Man will never tame the geological forces of the earth.
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May 11th, 2009 at 4:02 pm
Science is a way of life to approach our reasons.
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May 11th, 2009 at 4:09 pm
Environmental Science - simple fact that it combines different sciences - It is not pure physics or pure mathematics or biology. It also relates better to what makes the world tick. Too many times we focus on just one aspect and assume that is the true answer, when it really just a small part of the overall solution.
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May 11th, 2009 at 4:26 pm
I used to think marine biology especially ichtyology was the most intriguing, however after studying environmental science as a student Im not quite sure. There are so very many aspects of science that are fascinating, its almost impossible to decide but if I have to I would say ecology is pretty amazing because it includes the fish and every habitat possible for every creature on this beautiful Earth.
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May 11th, 2009 at 5:43 pm
well, i think electronic is interesting science for me, i like it because it is
ERRATIC and we can do more STRANGE ,WONDER ,surprise,astonish things,
and we always wait for new on it.
we can make very short and ECONOMIC and EVERGREEN things .
in these days we can may electric material with those SPECIFICATION, but
economy policy …. . it\’s , because initiative is very pale and we want just more
more money ,and what we earn ? more waste, more less energy , need more
material , more ….
we can do new energy saver, new battery, new everything that help human for
better life no money life, in electronic and every branch of science.
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May 11th, 2009 at 7:07 pm
I’m fastenated with space just because of the vast size and distance . Here on earth it would have to be the environment . Working in the automotive repair business and racing cars as well , I’m excited to see how the clean , renewable fuels will work, and which will be the best for the environment . A hybrid electric/hydrogen car will be first , but there are some clever people out there . It is always a give and take , meaning when you apply x you lose a little of y . The known clean renewables today each have their limits . I can’t wait ….
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May 11th, 2009 at 8:05 pm
My most favorite science is political science. Talk about evolution! I have just finished reading “John Adams” by author David McCullough and have read “The Making of The American Republic” {The Great Documents, 1774-1789} by Charles Tansill. It amazes me how brilliant these founding fathers were and how important it is to protect our Constitution from left leaning judges that think it does not apply today. There is legislation in 23 states (last count) reaffirming state rights as was originally set forth in the Constitution. It is terrible that our “tenured” professors and even our public school teachers no longer teach the principals of the Constitution. One day I am afraid we are going to wake up under a socialistic government and all our rights will be gone.
Please take time to study political science, citizens educating themselves may be the only way we save the United States.
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May 11th, 2009 at 8:28 pm
My favorite science is eschatology. There are many truths that are only revealed by the indwelling of the Holy Spirit to Christian Believers. The Bible calls these “mysteries” because to the carnal man they make no sense. There is predicted in the Last Days a great falling away from Christianity. You can see it happening daily throughout the world at this time. When the last person “believes” and receives salvation the church will be raptured leaving only non-believers on this earth. That is when the ant-christ will make a treaty between the world and Israel. This treaty will last 3 1/2 years in which the Israeli’s will rebuild the Temple. At that time the ant-christ will declare himself god and defile the Temple. He will then wage war on Israel to try to completely destroy God’s chosen people but Israel will be miraculously protected by God. God’s son, Jesus Christ will return and defeat the anti-christ (Lucifer) throwing him into the pit for a thousand years. Christ will then set up his millennial kingdom and reign for a thousand years on the earth.
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John reply on May 12, 2009 5:03 pm:
Let’s not confuse science and faith. Science is about measurement and prediction based on verifiable physical evidence. Faith is about stuff you believe in, or are told to believe in, regardless of physical evidence. They told us to believe that sun went around the earth, until we measured otherwise and told them to take a hike. BTW, that treaty is going to last 3 and 3/4 years… I have faith!
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Matt reply on May 13, 2009 1:09 pm:
Be afraid! Be very afraid!
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Anonymous reply on May 14, 2009 1:50 pm:
Sounds like Betty needs a little education of science. Please dont
confuse what science is vs faith. The question was not regarding
your faith.
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May 12th, 2009 at 4:22 am
The branch of science that interest me is Preventive Medicine. A sound knowledge of it helps to prevent infectious and non-infectious diseases which are quite common and widespread nowadays. Once an outbreak occurs then control measures should be in place to curb further widespread.People in this field work without being noticed at times.
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May 12th, 2009 at 8:07 am
I do not know if “interesting” is the way to describe my feelings about chemistry but I do feel most strongly about it because it is the most damaging and least responsive to our environment. The chemical industry seems to be destroying our planet with all their detrimental products.
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May 12th, 2009 at 8:41 am
Hydrology. What could be more important, controversial, or interesting than water?
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May 12th, 2009 at 8:50 am
Helen is right… We can by geology learn how our ancesters live, build, eat and how systems ender (agricol world after cuting fruit)… Perhaps do we learn how people invested in their groups (human).
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May 12th, 2009 at 8:59 am
Geology. The Earth and all of her beautiful layers, can tell us much about the past. It is over quoted and I don’t imagine it is taken to heart; “…if we don’t learn from our past, we are destined to repeat it.”
I have attended excavations that told of times of volcano eruptions, rising water, and perhaps even civilizations wiped away. Our earth (dirt and rock) speak to us, I find this interesting beyond measure.
Drop me in a pile of river rock and leave me, and I will be the happiest person in the world.
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May 12th, 2009 at 9:50 am
While I am interested in almost all branches of science, I chose to study Environmental Biology because, as has been noted by others, it encompasses and embraces many disciplines, so I got to have a little bit of everything; Biology from the micro- to the macro-scale, chemistry, a bit of physics, a little math, a touch of genetics, a hint of epidemiology, lots of ecology … you get the picture. I may be done with my formal education (for now), but I’m still learning all the time; as a biologist, all you have to do to learn is open your eyes to the world around you.
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May 12th, 2009 at 10:22 am
Reading the above responses sure makes me think that we have many interpretations to what is science. One thing for sure, it is diff erent things to different people.
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May 12th, 2009 at 10:57 am
Chemistry of course. If I may ask, what in the world is not chemistry? Our building materials, clothings, cosmetics, drugs, make ups, electrical components, food, automobiles etc all involve chemistry in different stages of prodction. Talk about the quality of our environmennt: air, water, soil - it is all about chemistry. Chemistry is certainly the BUILDING BLOCKS of the earth!!!
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May 12th, 2009 at 11:03 am
Biology! I’m fascinated by the animals and plants that inhabit this earth. We are all dependent on each other and even the smallest (seeming) extinction can wreak havoc with the biosystem. We must learn from this.
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May 12th, 2009 at 12:16 pm
I am most interested in aquatic biology, observing the habits, interactions and amazing diversity underwater. Although the reality of my day to day work is environmental science where I work to solve problems to improve the environment.
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May 12th, 2009 at 1:12 pm
astronomy
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May 12th, 2009 at 2:10 pm
Geology. It all starts here: the Big Bang, Plate Tectonics, ocean currents, climate, the very stuff of life. We are nowhere without geology.
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May 12th, 2009 at 2:13 pm
It has to be physics. I took a class in physics. I had Dr. Chow, oh man! I got a C and was glad to get it. It was a tough class, but fascinating. If I were smarter I would major in it.
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May 12th, 2009 at 4:51 pm
I think the Hubble Telescope should be granted honorary status as a Citizen of the USA. I know that sounds crazy, but I really do think its contributions to science have been in the extreme and entirely unparalleled in America.
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May 12th, 2009 at 4:58 pm
Ecology. It integrates thought in many other sciences (biology, chemistry, geology, meteorology and physics) with the behavior of organisms (including humans). It also comes in various forms including deep and social ecology. Mankind has much to learn from these systems and must try to find a balance within them to go on successfully as part of a greater whole, this beautiful planet Earth.
I find it the most interesting because it digs into the smallest and incorporates the largest (sort of like physics, but at the organism and ecosystem levels) into a cohesive understanding of the natural world and our place within it.
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May 12th, 2009 at 5:14 pm
Physics. And the very base of it, Math.
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May 12th, 2009 at 5:21 pm
Because science is so inter-related, it’s very difficult to just pick one main subject of interest. As an Environmental Scientist, I evaluate many pollutants that impact biological systems (Chemistry/Biology). In addition, the route of entry and chemical pathway for these contaminants may affect the groundwater and aquifer systems (geology), which in turns determine particle movement and velocity (physics). Science encomposes all things and it is truly amazing!
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May 12th, 2009 at 5:41 pm
Wow, that’s a really hard question since I love science period. However, I tend to really get into behavioral science, but that’s merely on a soft science level so that doesn’t count. Past that I’d have to say biology, I’d call it health science however I love to see the way biological systems work together, even if it’s just how an ecosystem works via all the tasks of all the little creatures floating around or if it’s how things interact in our bodies or in an animal’s body and how to conquer those things, ie how diseases act and are formed or other illnesses, genetics, evolution, how to make myself the utmost in health or the lowest, etc. What kind of diet can I give my dogs and how will their system react? So on and so forth. How does the water and all teh creatures interact with the coral reefs, and stuff like that.
However, ALL SCIENCE IS FUN!!!
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May 12th, 2009 at 5:48 pm
Biology. Within biology or the general study of living organisms is the opportunity to investigate multiple scientific elements all working together in an efficient manner (chemistry, physics, engineering, etc.). For example, look at the field of biomimicry and all the fantastic practical applications that are evolving in this area of study (swim suits that mimic shark skin, adhesive that mimics gecko foot pads, ….). Now that is cool stuff with its origin based in biology!
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May 12th, 2009 at 6:14 pm
Biology & Ecology (Environmental Science) is my favorite. I think it’s awesome to be able to walk in the woods or a marsh or a bog or a beach, etc and be able to properly identify a singing bird or an old oak tree. Or stick an auger into the ground and look at the soils and say, hey, that’s an A horizon b/c there are minerals in it.
Science is fun.
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May 12th, 2009 at 6:29 pm
I personally like physics the most. Im working to get a doctorates in a spcific area in physics, called astrophysics!!! GO PHYSICS WOOOOOOO!
I like physics because this subject in science explains how our world works, which is what I’m really into.
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Jeffrey Levy, EPA reply on May 13, 2009 12:02 am:
That’s why I got a B.S. in Physics, Edward. But in my third year, it all turned into calculus, and I lost the connection to the real world. I still enjoy what I call science museum physics, and love teaching simple things to my kids. But I left the formal study behind after college.
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May 12th, 2009 at 6:53 pm
Marine biology, I’m going to be a marine biologist when I grow up! These under water wonders are amazing to me
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May 12th, 2009 at 9:12 pm
Biology and all its subsets. I think the understanding and preservation of LIFE is our most important task.
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May 13th, 2009 at 9:54 am
Electronics …a branch wid physics is more interesting….
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May 13th, 2009 at 11:54 am
physics to me is the mother of all sciences and nothing interest me like anything that has dynamic and independently progressive nature. anything that involves science is all about human reasoning and logical calculations that can be applied in true live situations and physics holds the basics of them all. It is interesting to know that all branches of science needs the basics or advance knowledge of physics for a progressive advance in their studies. as long as the universe is involved every thing is on motion…so get a better understanding of motions from Physics.
thank you.
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May 13th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
Shout out to the Geology crew. It’s the branch most fundamentally relevant to our existance… In my opinion.
I’m also developing a fondness for human psychology, which may or may not be an actual science. It really is fascinating to try to understand what make people say and do the things thay do. That is why I particularly enjoy reading the postings of some of the regular contributors to this blog.
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May 13th, 2009 at 3:51 pm
Geology, many of the environmental issues in my locale are tied to ground water and therefore the underlying geology of the region. Approximately 600,000 south central Kansans rely on ground water for industrial, agricultural and drinking purposes. Knowledge of the hydrogeology of the area is critical to dealing water quality and quantity issues.
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May 13th, 2009 at 3:57 pm
Microbiology. This science sits at the intersection between biology, chemistry, and physics. And unlike molecular biology, microbiology promotes an appreciation of a single organism’s full capability as a microcosm of life as we know it. Microorganisms are expected to be models for life as we don’t know it, because key biological functions — nutrient assimilation and energy transformation — take place efficiently, with a reasonable degree of precision. Microbiology allowed us to define what a single, self-supporting unit of life would be. Microbiology teaches us that life can exist in the most inhospitable climate. By extension, microbiology also promotes our understanding of life’s tenacity. We can define that tenacity by an organism’s ability to exploit whatever materials are in the immediate environment — when that environment is as small as one cubic millimeter;to survive adverse conditions (starvation, high temperature, very acidic or basic pH, etc.), even when that survival requires the organism to exist indefinitely in suspended animation;to reproduce when conditions are good, a process largely controlled by several biogenic compounds (biomolecules that the organism manufactures for itself and its offspring) that can be considered analogous to hormones;to release other hormones that, in the presence of other, identical organisms (its brethren), control the entire population’s ability to exploit their common environment to cooperate with its brethren, even to the point of self-sacrifice, to ensure that their offspring have the best possible chance to reach a more favorable environment
to pass its own genetic information to its offspring without purposeful modification by division in two;
to exchange genetic information coding for new abilities with its brethren or even strangers (other microbial or macroscopic organisms); to compete with strangers for nutrients and electron donors, where success is determined by the rate at which these substances are absorbed and waste products accumulate; to cooperate with strangers that pretreat (modify or partially degrade) nutrients or electron sources (through oxidation or reduction), allowing a stable external partnership to form; and to exploit the efforts, of strangers much larger than itself, to consume the organism by inactivating the strangers’ digestive processes to form what is essentially a stable, protective cocoon.
Microbiology rocks!
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May 13th, 2009 at 5:31 pm
I like evolution!! To me it’s the most fun… It also provides never-ending hope for the future:)
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May 13th, 2009 at 10:23 pm
I find climate science the most interesting. But purely from a psychological perspective. The preoccupation with a single greenhouse gas (CO2) is a remarkably telling evolutionary signal. I enjoy the focus on GHGs as the predominant climate change factor. The ability to rub a single fact together, frequently and to the absolute denial of any of the other 800 pound gorillas in the climate change room is simply both fascinating and a test of our evolutionary intelligence. In all of the EPA’s and popular press excretions, we are hardly ever confronted by the geometric rise in human population (and its concomitant demand for natural resources), or the doubling of triple canopy rainforest since last year (due to the righteous need for biofuels), both of which are likely to hit us sooner and with arguably more devastating effect than CO2. But more fascinating than all of that is the fact (not a model prediction) that for at least the past six interglacials dating back to the Mid Pleistocene Transition, each interglacial has lasted about half of a precessional cycle (which is 23k years). Meaning this one, the Holocene, at 11,500 years and in which all of human civilization has occurred, is pretty much kaput.
So I have to complicate the single variable question you have posted by encompassing not one field of science, but two. Climate science tells us that CO2 is the climate change progenitor that we must solve. Given that each interglacial we have proxy evidence for ended abruptly with a rapid natural decline to ice age conditions, and assuming that the alarmists are right, and that the past proven descents into each sequential ice age after one half of a precessional cycle is any guide, wouldn’t the ultimate definition of psychological denial be that instead of limiting GHG emissions we might find ourselves needing needing to spew out as much GHGs as possible in order to cushion our descent into the next natural ice age?
Meanwhile, enjoy the interglacial. While it lasts……..
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May 14th, 2009 at 3:32 am
Physics is my main interest but I have interests in most every science. They all fascinate me and the interrelationship between them keeps me wanting to learn more.
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May 14th, 2009 at 6:04 am
Environmental Science is da bomb! The more I learn, the more I want to protect this beautiful Earth the Lord entrusted us with.
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May 14th, 2009 at 1:50 pm
I am a social scientist by training Econ/History at Emory Univ. Atlanta. Dr. Rondo Cameron Advisor History (Pres. American Econ. History Assoc.) Leonard Carlson (Econ.) Micro & Indigenous economies. Just took some hard science Bio & Env. Science. at Community College. Courses have small class sizes, & are relatively inexpensive to get hard science foundation. Currently looking at Chemistry, Oceanography, Astronomy and Geology in this manner. Goal study the Green Revolution in the Classic Manner taught by Cameron. I prepare records for the Archives as a contractor. Having the science courses helps to understand and appreciate my work.
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May 14th, 2009 at 4:06 pm
Personally, I prefer biological sciences, but frankly they are all interconnected in one way or another.
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May 15th, 2009 at 9:23 am
Astronomy:
It is big Science,It is impressive.It is positive.
I am impressed with the Space telescopes, and their improvements. For example Hubble.
I am also impressed with the technological advances of the ground based telescopes and the software.
I like the distribution of information.
It is a Historical fact Countries survive and prosper through technological advances.
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May 15th, 2009 at 10:37 am
I find them all equally facinating. My background is in geology/earth science and chemistry although I found that an understanding of all in important. I enjoy finding out how each interracts with the others.
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May 15th, 2009 at 11:21 am
My favorite form of science? In relations to the concept of Green and ecology it is history. It is said that one does not know where she or he is going till one knows where they have been. The knowledge of the past gives light to the present and gives hope or warning to the future. Global warming did not just happen overnight, and it will not change overnight either. Deforestation just did not happen in this century, but has been in a steady pace for over one hundred years. If we look to the days of the dinosaurs we are missing the bigger picture, we are not dinosaurs for we are human. If we caused this mess, then we have the ability to turn things around. We have the ability to stop Global Warming, but do we really have the will?
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May 15th, 2009 at 2:24 pm
Science is a facinating tool, especially when applied to what might be referred to as Natural History…. then it really starts to be fun. Must be the result of my early love affair with the American Museum of Natural History. My initial membership was a Christmas present from my mom back in 1961 and up through high school I knew my way around the place practically blindfolded. I’ve retained my membership, but live too far away to visit anymore. Sigh….
I majored in Biology and Environmental Studies as an undergrad and currently work for a state conservation department… but that is only a fraction of what I find facinating.
It’s all grist for the mill and as long as it keeps itself grounded in what I’ll call the “real world”, then I’m happy. Too much number crunching or armchair theorizing and I tend to suspect that the Ivory Tower folks have turned scientific inquiry into a form of philosophy that may or may not translate well into reality.
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May 17th, 2009 at 12:37 pm
I HAVE FOUND ASTRONOMY THE MOST INTERESTING SCIENCE EVER SINCE I WAS A CHILD. I HAVE HAD A FASCINTION OF OUTER SPACE AND WHAT IS BEYOND FOR 50 YEARS. I HAVE HAD THE SAME EXCITEMENT AND CONCERN FOR EACH SPACE LAUNCH AND ANTICIIPATION FOR A NEW DISCOVERY WITH EACH ONE. WHEN WE LANDED ON THE MOON AND IT WAS BROADCASTED IT WAS THE GREATEST DAY I HAD EVER LIVED. BUT NOW WITH THE HUBBLE TELESCOPE AND ASTRONAUTS ABLE TO TAKE WALKS INTO SPACE WITHOUT BEING TETHERED THE GREATEST DAY IS YET TO COME. WHO KNOWS WHERE SPACE EXPLORATION WILL TAKE US AND I AM HERE FOR THE RIDE. IT IS UTTERLY AMAZING WHAT IS OUT THERE AND BEYOND AND WE ARE GOING TO FIND OUT
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May 17th, 2009 at 1:48 pm
All science is imporant. We would still be in the Dark Ages without it, and the battle continues even after 2,00 yr’s with “Belief” trying to debunk it all. Thank’s to the brave men & women who broke through with life saving knowledge at the risk of their own life. We must now use all branches of Science to get this little blue planet back on tract before We totally destroy it..Praying ain’t going to do it..Now Faith, that’s a different matter.
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May 17th, 2009 at 3:54 pm
Bioethics…so fascinating…so many issues…and no easy answers!
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May 18th, 2009 at 8:57 am
As many replied, Chemistry is my preferred science, not only because is the one I am in contact with for the past 25 years, but also because is present since the starting of time with the broth of life.
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May 18th, 2009 at 10:11 am
I find chemistry the most intriguing of all the sciences. Chemistry explains the origins and details of life. Of course all the sciences are interconnected, which makes ’science’ in general facinating. In a shift towards a sustainable world, “green chemistry” will be of upmost importance. The way we produce materials through reactions and catalysts is in dire need of a makeover. Mass production and the results of the industrial revolution are smacking us in the face and leaving a giant handprint. Through green chemistry, we are slowly creating new processes that generate less waste, recycle the leftovers, and use renewable resources. The future lies in the hands of the young scientists with creative, innovative ideas.
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