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… periodic table, discovered by the famous Marie Curie, and used for treating cancer are some of the reasons why radium is a very well known element. I believe that it is one of the most interesting elements, although it is the only one I’ve studied. Ra…

… have the capability of either preserving of destroying the rainforest. But whatever we decide, good or bad, will affect us all" (Author unknown). In the above quote, the saying is very true and hopefully a strong connection between this report and the…

… belongs to the earth. All things are connected like the blood which unites one family. Man did not weave the web of life; he is merely a strand in it. Whatever he does to the web, he does to himself.” –Chief Sealth of the Duwamish Tribe. (Nations,108). …

… also known as manic depression, is a medical illness that affects how a person acts, thinks, and feels. It is identified by periodic episodes of mania (highs) and depression (lows), usually with periods of normal mood in between these episodes.…

… two or more Nuclei, Nuclear Particles, or Radiation, possibly causing transformation of the nuclear type; includes, for example, fission, capture, elastic container. Reactor means the core and its immediate container. Nuclear Reactors are used to…

… but one of the major ways is recycling. In an encycopedia recycling is defined as "the recovery and reprocessing of waste materials for use of new products." Websters dictonary defines recycling as "a process (as liquid bodywaste, glass or cans) in…

… population growth continues to accelerate into the 21st Century, waste management will play an integral part in maintaining an ecological balance within our environment. We can no longer generate unlimited quantities of waste, and must sacrifice…

… (Introduction) The colobus monkey is a medium-sized monkey that lives in the western, central and eastern regions of Africa. The colobus’ weight is between 12-32 lbs. and is 18-27” long. There are eight species of colobus monkeys that include many…

… short, are a toxic, single celled algae called photoplankton. This organism produces a toxin that affects the central nervous system of fish so that they are paralyzed and can't breathe. As a result, red tide blooms often result in dead fish washing…

… The most fundamental principle of life is the one which now poses the greatest looming threat to its survival. The consequences of gross overpopulation are only becoming evident now as problems slowly arise, and solutions must be discovered to deal…